> I'm wondering if humans are mostly incapable of producing great things without (artifical) restrictions.
On the one hand, I agree with this. I think an awful lot of great art and great work comes from the enforced genius of operating within constraints, and there's a profound feeling that comes from recognizing that kind of brilliance.
I'll also say, though, that there's also something about seeing the results of absolutely turning every nob to 11 - about seeing the absolute unfettered apex of what particularly talented people can actually do with no constraints whatsoever. It's a very different experience, and I deeply respect the genius of making art under constraint, but sometimes you've just gotta put a dude on the moon, you know?
On the one hand, I agree with this. I think an awful lot of great art and great work comes from the enforced genius of operating within constraints, and there's a profound feeling that comes from recognizing that kind of brilliance.
I'll also say, though, that there's also something about seeing the results of absolutely turning every nob to 11 - about seeing the absolute unfettered apex of what particularly talented people can actually do with no constraints whatsoever. It's a very different experience, and I deeply respect the genius of making art under constraint, but sometimes you've just gotta put a dude on the moon, you know?