Cultural Slump

Episode 4: Have we hit a cultural slump?

Music, film and art contribute significantly to our culture. But have they stopped evolving and if so does that matter? Hear thoughts from four more London teens, as they discuss the progression of the Arts. Is art still helping to change society? And will the rise of Artificial Intelligence produce a new cultural epoch?

Here at Spare Thoughts we like to discuss the difficult, pressing and important issues. However, with topics so vast there is only so much we can possibly talk about in one podcast. For those interested in learning more about this topic use this page to find extra resources we recommend looking at to help understand some of the key ideas and talking points in further detail.

Host Notes - Some of the key talking points

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