In an age in which information can be freely stored and shared, the archaic restrictions of purchase—that is; the buying and selling of knowledge (which is inherently intangible), serves only to inhibit serious intellectual development and growth which may in effect lead to an empire in creative thought. The output of the collective of creative minds would result in a product which would triumph over anything seen before. Should such inhibiting practices cease and bans on freedom be lifted, a bastion of intellectual thought would materialize for the purpose of illuminating the whole of our culture.
We therefore reject, in its entirety the modern day trend which might effectively be termed, “intellectual trafficking,” in which any form of commercialism acts as a muzzle for the fullest expression and manifestation of true intellectual contribution, and encourages monetary gain instead of social profit.
In addition to the marketing of ideas for purposes which are solely commercial, we reject all forms of censorship, whether primary or secondary. Ideas should be developed to the fullest extent possible, without regard to content and free from regulation. The notion that a portion of an idea must be discarded simply on the basis of its morality is to misapply the virtue of that idea! An idea of any form—whether it be an opinion, a theory, or a vision, must be developed to its fullest with the notion that any of its facets may serve to build on and help a different area of already existing theory.
Once the groundwork is established for the creation of information and ideas that are uncensored and left in their intellectual entirety, these can be utilized in other ways. For example, the intersection of such ideas with other forms of artwork could serve to re-channel already existing ideas and merge them with artwork creating unique points of thought which may never have otherwise been realized. This think-tank of ideas will serve to work with other existing ideas and creations in society to create even further development in thought by merging seemingly unrelated groupings of creativity.
Art is derived from “information”, one of the greatest tools available to man. Information, as it includes human creative expression, has much to offer art as a field and discipline.
We believe that art can be constructed in a variety of ways. The possibilities are, in fact, endless—however, art can only exist in its fullest expression when information is unrestricted and is developed through a natural birth.
The grim reality is that our culture commercializes art as well as intellectual productivity and thought; albeit, in a much different way. We call for the end of this type of commercialism as well, as it serves only to exploit art to no other end than a marketing mentality—the sole purpose of which is to gain consumers. These consumers become complacent toward art in such a form and ultimately entrapped by the notion that art is designed for no other purpose than to accompany and assist in the sale of products. As consumers make up the whole of the populous, it becomes difficult for members of that populous to recognize art apart from for-sale products.
We recognize the need for sale in a consumer society, but call for an end to commercialism as we know it, which serves only to exploit art as an intellectual, creative, and artistic venture by harnessing its power, explaining away its mystery, and re-channeling its purpose to fulfill only one of its many uses and functions. More specifically, we call for the separation of commercialism from art, which needs to remain a separate entity altogether in order to function in its entirety.
We call on all citizens to unite with us in our quest for intellectual and artistic achievement, free from the constraints of commercialism, which has for too long been at the root of American culture. We feel that this was not the intent of the founders of our nation, nor is it even the intent of those who run government today. Only through a few select corporate entities which have for too long prevailed over the face of our stagnant culture has art become entangled with commercialism and prevented from its fullest expression.
People from all professions have the power to assist with the creation of a truly informational and artistic culture, and the skill of all will be utilized should they decide to unite with our cause. We look forward to a world in which human thought and progression is no longer restrained, and the truest expression of complete ideas can prevail.
