Sure, let's all just become corporate tax lawyers. I am sure the world would be a much better place. /s Seriously, you have very limited time on this earth. Do something you actually like.
SAG-AFTRA is an US American union. This guy states that if you're a member, you belong to one of the 180 000 most talented actors in the world, thus suggesting that all of the most talented actors in the world are active in the US. This blatant arrogance and insularism of the US Americans must be pointed out and scolded at every turn. People who regard the rest of the world in this way deserve no respect.
What is interesting is not whether his comments reflect "blatant arrogance and insularism of the US" but rather whether his point is true for aspiring actors, artists, designers, etc. within the institutions and economic structure of all, some, or only a few countries. As an example, one might be freer to pursue one's passions in a country that provides greater social welfare systems than the U.S. provides.
@@benpreston3809 I beg to differ. That is the point he is making, yes. But in making that point, he is also making assumptions that are erroneous and chauvinist. I am objecting to this, as everyone who is infuriated by the notion of American exceptionalism should. This is not an isolated instance. US Americans are making assumptions like this all the time. They may, for instance, make a list of "the best films of all time" and only include US American films. I have never observed such behaviour in other countries, so it appears to be unique chauvinist trait of the US Americans.
@@ostrogoth I am American, and among my many wayward vocations in life, I was in charge of a global function for a large company, and spent a great deal of time outside the U.S. I 100% agree that Americans are by and large uninformed and provincial, and antagonizing to our global brothers & sisters as a result. However, in my observation, American ignorance and boorishness is differentiated only by its global scope - everywhere I have worked and traveled, little effort is required to identify the need/propensity/habit of locals that identify with a particular group to elevate that group relative to perceived rivals, and for all associated biases, offenses, and assumptions to be on full display - with equal callousness and disregard - as it relates to that individual's personal bias. The use of unrecognized assumptions and biases in arguing any given point is, at least to me, commonplace, and therefore not terribly worth pointing out - particularly when the primary theme of what is being is discussed could be interesting to engage.
@@benpreston3809 To me, it is interesting, because this way of thinking carries influence. I am pointing it out in the hope that people will begin to refuse to engage with US Americans when they are making assumptions of this sort. The assumption made here is: the US = the world. While you can observe biases in many places, this is a peculiar one that I've never encountered anywhere else.
@@benpreston3809 But let's engage in the primary theme, then. Pursuing one's passion in an extremely competitive field is a high-risk, high-reward endeavour. The conclusion that one therefore should not pursue one's passion is, I believe, erroneous, as it does not take the individual's development into account. If you never really tried, you may regret it for the rest of your life. But sure, it is not wise to pursue one's passion in such a field with no back-up plan whatsoever.
Not following your passion is the worst advice
Sure, let's all just become corporate tax lawyers. I am sure the world would be a much better place. /s
Seriously, you have very limited time on this earth. Do something you actually like.
Mike Rowe said the same thing awhile back.
SAG-AFTRA is an US American union. This guy states that if you're a member, you belong to one of the 180 000 most talented actors in the world, thus suggesting that all of the most talented actors in the world are active in the US. This blatant arrogance and insularism of the US Americans must be pointed out and scolded at every turn. People who regard the rest of the world in this way deserve no respect.
What is interesting is not whether his comments reflect "blatant arrogance and insularism of the US" but rather whether his point is true for aspiring actors, artists, designers, etc. within the institutions and economic structure of all, some, or only a few countries. As an example, one might be freer to pursue one's passions in a country that provides greater social welfare systems than the U.S. provides.
@@benpreston3809 I beg to differ. That is the point he is making, yes. But in making that point, he is also making assumptions that are erroneous and chauvinist. I am objecting to this, as everyone who is infuriated by the notion of American exceptionalism should. This is not an isolated instance. US Americans are making assumptions like this all the time. They may, for instance, make a list of "the best films of all time" and only include US American films. I have never observed such behaviour in other countries, so it appears to be unique chauvinist trait of the US Americans.
@@ostrogoth I am American, and among my many wayward vocations in life, I was in charge of a global function for a large company, and spent a great deal of time outside the U.S. I 100% agree that Americans are by and large uninformed and provincial, and antagonizing to our global brothers & sisters as a result. However, in my observation, American ignorance and boorishness is differentiated only by its global scope - everywhere I have worked and traveled, little effort is required to identify the need/propensity/habit of locals that identify with a particular group to elevate that group relative to perceived rivals, and for all associated biases, offenses, and assumptions to be on full display - with equal callousness and disregard - as it relates to that individual's personal bias. The use of unrecognized assumptions and biases in arguing any given point is, at least to me, commonplace, and therefore not terribly worth pointing out - particularly when the primary theme of what is being is discussed could be interesting to engage.
@@benpreston3809 To me, it is interesting, because this way of thinking carries influence. I am pointing it out in the hope that people will begin to refuse to engage with US Americans when they are making assumptions of this sort. The assumption made here is: the US = the world. While you can observe biases in many places, this is a peculiar one that I've never encountered anywhere else.
@@benpreston3809
But let's engage in the primary theme, then. Pursuing one's passion in an extremely competitive field is a high-risk, high-reward endeavour. The conclusion that one therefore should not pursue one's passion is, I believe, erroneous, as it does not take the individual's development into account. If you never really tried, you may regret it for the rest of your life. But sure, it is not wise to pursue one's passion in such a field with no back-up plan whatsoever.