What is the purpose of art? Well, according to the Ted Talks speaker, Hadi Eldebeck: ”The arts brings meaning to life, it is the spirit of our culture, it brings people together, and it´s a force of creativity and social cohesion.”
And yet, despite this undeniable truth, why do we invest so little in the arts? Why are artists valued so poorly? And, why do we actively discourage people from developing careers in the arts?
Improve your listening comprehension by listening to Hadi´s presentation. And don´t worry if you think the level will be too difficult, there are spanish subtitles that you can turn on, or turn off.