Humanities DiscussionOver the years, one of the main focuses of the Humanities has been the struggles of many of the historical figures and all that they had to go through to become the giants that they were destined to be. Some of these figures suffered from mental illness, depression, and drug addiction. They had to overcome a number of obstacles. Overall, they suffered as they created the art that we have come to know and love. Some of those figures include, Vincent van Gogh, Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, Ray Charles, and Elvis Presley. In addition to struggling with their personal demons, some of these artists were only recognized posthumously (after their deaths).Many would argue that todays artists, entertainers, and writers have to face few struggles, if any. Todays entertainers became overnight sensations because of vehicles like YouTube and shows like The Voice and American Idol. Instead
of spending years as a starving artist, one million views on YouTube can catapult a virtual unknown person into the spotlight. Once a video goes viral on the Internet, life for the featured star of that video will forever be changed.In light of todays technology, is there such a thing as a struggle anymore? Explain your reasoning by giving examples.1pgAnswer Preview
. Impact of Technology on FameIt is true to say that technology has made it quite easier to become famous in the modern world compared to the past. Some people get lucky, and technology makes them famous without any much hard work or struggle. For instance, one can record a video of themselves singing, dancing, helping the poor, giving a speech and the like, and luckily, it goes viral and gets millions of views on social media, which tends to be such a significant matter in the current
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