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The Corruption of Academia: How Highly Educated Professionals Fail Society

ByRichelle SteynApr 11, 20257 mins

This is not an argument against education—but against its hollowing out. Against the idea that credentials equal credibility. Against the polite and polished consensus that keeps us circling the same failing paradigms.

The Way We Fund Is Broken

ByRichelle SteynApr 8, 20258 mins

Why centralized philanthropy is failing us — and how decentralized design is building the future of funding from the ground up.

Decentralizing Art Funding: How Blockchain Creates Transparent Ecosystems

ByRichelle SteynFeb 4, 20255 mins

The future of art funding doesn’t lie in replicating old systems with new tools – it lies in reimagining the entire framework.

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Ideas Too Dangerous to Share, Digital Censorship and Cultural Hegemony

ByRichelle SteynSep 13, 202411 mins
Antonio Gramsci developed the concept of cultural hegemony to describe how dominant classes maintain power, not solely through economic control, but by shaping culture and ideology. By framing the accepted norms, values, and beliefs, they secure consent from the public, even when these structures work against the public’s own interests. Gramsci’s insights remain deeply relevant, […]

15 Ways Blockchain & Digital Art Solve Real-World Problems

ByRichelle SteynJan 21, 20257 mins
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, blockchain and digital art are proving to be more than just innovations – they are solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in art, culture and society. From democratizing access and protecting intellectual property to fostering inclusivity and transparency, blockchain is reshaping the art world.

Decentralizing Art Funding: How Blockchain Creates Transparent Ecosystems

ByRichelle SteynFeb 4, 20255 mins
The future of art funding doesn’t lie in replicating old systems with new tools – it lies in reimagining the entire framework.
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