Where we ponder, peel back, and plunge into the depths of art’s influence on society! In this episode, we take on the timeless allure of art and its profound impact through human history. Join Ollie and Vinny as they debate what art means, question whether beauty is an innate or learned response, and even chuckle over a shredded Banksy piece. Let’s untangle how art not only mirrors but shapes the world we live in.

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00:00 – Take two! Ollie and Vin kick off the show with a synchronized start attempt 🎬

01:12 – Defining art: Is it subjective or universal? 🎨

05:47 – Cave art origins: Earliest humans leave their mark 🪨

09:22 – The ‘Fountain’ dilemma: What makes something art? 🚰

13:31 – Beauty and biology: Darwin, dopamine, and aesthetic evolution 🌱

20:03 – From Renaissance to Pop Art: Shifts in societal reflection 🖼️

24:55 – Banksy, activism, and the “shredded painting” stunt 🔥

29:11 – Art, value, and capitalism: What drives the price tag? 💸

33:42 – Can art truly drive social change? 🌊

47:21 - Salvador Dalí: Ollie's favorite surrealist and his unexpected connection to a famous candy logo. 🍭

50:42 - Art for Art's Sake?: Do artists create for themselves or for their audience? 🎭

55:29 - The Future of Art: What forms might visual art take in the future? Holograms? AI? Cats in space? 🚀

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