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  • Definition: A metaphorical term describing a person who exhibits the intense, compulsive behaviors associated with substance addiction, but directed toward creative pursuits. Like someone addicted to cocaine, a “cokehead of creativity” experiences euphoric highs during inspired creative periods, develops tolerance requiring increasingly intense creative experiences, suffers withdrawal when unable to create, and often sacrifices personal Read more

  • In the attention economy of social media, there exists a refreshing counterculture: posts that stand alone, unburdened by the implicit plea for approval. These posts break the unspoken contract of social platforms where content is currency and validation is payment. They represent a different approach to digital expression—one that values authenticity over affirmation. The Hallmarks Read more