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want to change the world? consider music.

consider the hit-count of a politician trying to change the world with music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZboCxbTzHk

compared to the hit count of a musician (er, actor) performing politics (with music):

WARNING: possibly NSFW: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/3766fd30dc/kiss-my-a-with-denis-leary?ted.com

my point is, if you're interested in becoming powerful and/or changing the world, consider becoming a musician as compared to becoming a politician.

what are your thoughts?

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    Simon Tam

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    Jul 11 2012: The arts have always been a powerful way to create a lasting impact - not just musicians but writers, film makers, painters, dancers, etc. as well. Whether one chooses to use that medium to create change in the system or not is a different story.

    Currently, I'm using music as a platform to create social change to address social iniquities, racism, etc. Our music isn't "political" in the strict sense but the music career has helped the message spread.

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