Get in doomer, we're going to the renaissance of the new millennium

[@topkakristalna]

I've been feeling more depressed and pessimistic the last two months and not doing much but seeing someone ESPECIALLY a fellow peasant eastern european do better mentally always makes me happy bc I remember its not going to be like this forever.

[@micivalantincic8227]

Please look in to better help and how shady it is. Don't promote them!

[@anitaferro1405]

Exactly!!

[@winonabeach8089]

I was looking for this comment, thank you!

[@aimebita6410]

Same I feel like more and more KZbinrs are being sponsored by them despite people speaking out

[@florencelampart7759]

Yes, Better Help can be very trash! Great for minor mental health issues but most of the therapists aren't qualified to do the things they do. I was wrongly 'diagnosed' with bipolar even though my therapist wasn't a psychiatrist. Went the traditional route and yes, it's more expensive, but I've actually got the help I need in a shorter time - and I definitely don't have bipolar.

[@samslayerr]

Better help is expensive idk why they keep promoting it

[@emmelinesprig489]

A couple weeks ago, I started feeling more hopeful about AI tools. Books didn’t kill speaking. The internet didn’t kill books. Search engines didn’t kill research. AI won’t kill original work. We just have to be mindful, be careful, and demand legal controls. Like, the fact that these tools are performing plagiarism is wrong. That’s misuse of a tool that has a lot of potential for good.

[@KristenLeo]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@maiax666]

I'm a poet and a writer, and I'm genuinely scared that AI can and will take our jobs as artists. People say it won't because 'the feelings are not there' but that's not actually true. I had a concept of writing a song using a certain phrase, but I couldn't really come up with anything else than that one particular phrase at that time, so I asked the GPTChat to write me a song using that particular phrase and what I've got scared the sh*t out of me. It was good when it came to the form and the expression itself was mind-blowing, it was horrifying to me how good it was. I was depressed for the next two days because I felt I wasn't needed anymore as an artist, since people can just type their idea and ask the chatbot to write the whole thing for them.

[@Alison-jp1bk]

I’ve had the same issue with academics. Students are using chat GPT to do assignments and write essays - and it’s work is just as good as mine if not significantly better. Now I’m at the stage of thinking what is the point of doing it myself? But while typing this I realise that the reason I’m studying is for myself and to expand my own mind. Just as your poetry and writing is for yourself and to express yourself. Maybe we both need to reassess the reasons why we chose to do these things in the first place?

[@emilyjaehnert8060]

As a mainly traditional artist, I'm sitting pretty with the fact that robots can't make physical paintings yet 😭

[@forindet]

As an artist I'm not excited for AI at all, what worries me the most is that in general when it comes to technology, it develops really fast, while society is quite slow to change and keep up, so there's a growing gap and many of us will be falling into it :/ I did enjoy your take on the "new renaissance" though 😊

[@Petdub]

I’m not an artists, but I understand this anxiousness you feel. Like our careers and interests are being slowly taken over by goddamn machines 😞😞😞.

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

im so scared of AI. even though i want to go into comp. sci. this is the worst thing to have happened to humanity since facebook. it’s not even at its peak and it’s already going to shit because of all the abusive men and boys who have access to it.

[@forindet]

@Petdub3590 I blame the tech bros 😅

[@threeleggedcat]

yeah agreed, I totally get why AI is so interesting and how much cool stuff it can do, BUT I can't be excited about it at all because I see how ruinous it also is for so many people if not kept in check (and that isn't being done)

[@milaces1323]

Haven't watched the video yet but the aesthetic pleasure your content gives me is out of this world, lady!!!!

[@VeganBeautyGirl]

i feel like you've just reframed my whole life-view by pointing out that we're in a renaissance

[@ducky19991]

Really, we’re still doing Better Help sponsorships?

[@stefanialuvara9222]

The heartwarming feeling of Kristen Leo back and packed with genuine excitement for the evolution of art, energy sources etc. can't be described

[@tatanabaudisova1056]

For artists, AI is extremely scary, especially because we have little hope that AI creators will respect the work of actual human artists - the doomsday scenario is happening already. There has already been a huge controversy with Midjourney, which has access to a whole database of human-made art and it uses it as it's learning material. These artists were never asked for consent and there are already options to create art looking specifically in the style of a single artist, to the point it's indistinguishable. Another example of artists being screwed over is DeviantArt deadass giving AI access to all of its database, yet again without informing the users! Considering that art is already so underpaid and disrespected as a profession, the arrival of AI and its consequences are making me livid. It's getting hard to keep any motivation to hold on.

[@nena0900]

We missed you so much!! I’m so glad your back and sharing your perspective again ❤

[@architectsneedunions]

Hi Kristen, I was just listening to a podcast about a future with a not-for-profit economy (Dr. Jennifer Hinton talking about her books, sooo good). That already had me feeling more optimistic so thank you for enhancing the mood with this beautiful video! Another thing that has me more optimistic and motivated is the growing labor movement across europe, the uk and the us. Maybe we won't have to work 8+ hours a day five days a week for the rest of our lives!

[@SapphireWolf1996]

Noooooo not betterhelp 😭

[@96unicorns]

That was a really refreshing perspective! I don't know why KZbin didn't promote this video to me like it normally does - glad I was looking at your channel to stumble into it

[@bakubaku087]

the edition in this one is serving so much ❤❤❤ kristen queen of all aesthetics!!

[@KristenLeo]

🥲 thank you!

[@oohlookatthatdoggo]

The blacked out toes😂😂😂

[@KristenLeo]

Gotta be safe! 😂

[@abigailbraithwaite1829]

I'm British and the situation is pretty dismal here. We're kind of sinking into a fascist dictatorship and idk if I want to stay on this rotted island for too much longer. I am also an art school graduate and it's veeerrryyy hard to gain access to the arts at the moment. Might start my own radical form of exhibiting artwork as I am finding it impossible to show work any other way. However, I have people who can mentor me and opportunities to apply for and summer's on it way. Vive the revolution tho :)

[@penpolyon8179]

Same between living in the UK and being Italian (who have elected their own litteral resurected corpse of the fascist party, that is trying to dismantle LGBT rights and women's reproductive rights) things are looking pretty dismal on my end too.

[@thisgoddamusernamestoodamnlong]

Damn. You guys too? Situation in the US looking very similar

[@black-nails]

@@thisgoddamusernamestoodamnlong unfortunately, politicians love taking notes of other countries shitty actions 😭💔

[@MariaSolvesProblems]

@@thisgoddamusernamestoodamnlong my same thought as I was reading :( (also, your username is hilarious ahaha)

[@donp8136]

Oh dear... :( Can you elaborate please? I studied in Britain (Wales) and really liked the whole mentality a lot more than here in Greece. I visited recently and found big parts of the city redeveloped, chains popping up everywhere and a lot of cashless places.

[@SabrinaFairchild]

I literally looked up your channel the other day to ensure I was still subscribed to you! Glad you’re back, excited to drink my morning coffee and watch this 🥰💖

[@wildbutterfly98]

✨deactivating ad-blocker when kristen uploads ✨love the educational stuff with the commentary

[@KristenLeo]

Love youuu 🤍

[@rebeccacaroe7111]

Artist POV: I’ve been working on my portfolio for a while now, and honestly I’ve gone from looking at AI as a shiny new toy, to the apocalypse and back again. I’ve reached the point of begrudged intrigue. It’s honestly motivated me to get more into traditional art and incorporating it into my digital illustrations bc human touches and flaws ground the work; makes it seem more real (imo). Seeing the revel and backlash towards the tech shows quite a divide among people (in many facets of life, not just AI). The internet rewards inflammatory, black and white thinking and there never seems to be nearly enough nuance in the greys. As for the clothes, I think these people know how shite their clothes are, but it doesn’t matter bc it’s all through the eye of a filtered phone camera. It’s about perception over reality. This is what truly worries me about online perspectives, at what point does the physical not matter, bc the cheap polish of the digital is what’s displayed? I feel this way about AI too, it’ll be a powerful tool, but a terrible crutch as well (I fear that there will be a lot of regurgitative talking heads and artificial ‘yes’ men). Everything’s a double-edged sword and I hope as time passes; people will see this innovation with a more critical eye. Use the tools at your disposal, don’t let them use you. The people behind this technology wear a mask of progress, but the goal is profit; AI will chew you up and spit you back out once it’s done with you. Random anecdotes: I’m glad you’re developing a more positive outlook on the future (even if you think it’s delusional rip), it’s so easy to get swept away by doomsday thinking, so thank you for sharing a slice of hope on the internet. I once found a silk, linen Worth Blazer (House of Worth 90s revival) at my thrift store. There was no tag on it so the lady gave it to me for three dollars!! I’ve only worn it once, but goddamn does it fit me like a glove. The generated ageless self is an absolutely horrifying concept, kind of like those Vtuber anime girls being run by otaku men. Humans should be allowed to be human, not a shiny, plastic product, (but I’ve always been a grouchy old soul since I’ve been born, so what do I know lol) Hope you’re doing well, and that AI assists you in evolving your creative needs. Keep adapting, this world won’t allow stagnation anyway.

[@thisgoddamusernamestoodamnlong]

give up on art. we lost

[@rebeccacaroe7111]

Lmfao I've been giving up on art since I've been able to pick up a pencil my dude. I just can't seem to quit it no matter what I do 😂😂 There is no win or lose in life, mate, nothing is guaranteed. Do what you can and try to find some happiness along the way. That's just my two cents ✌

[@thisgoddamusernamestoodamnlong]

@@rebeccacaroe7111 everything is pain. the only reassurance is that it'll end soon

[@rebeccacaroe7111]

@@thisgoddamusernamestoodamnlong alright buddy you ride that train to wherever it takes you

[@lotsoflovemadelief]

This has me in tears I've been so overwhelmed by the fastness of the world, this was nice to read ty

[@monsterous6152]

Your bit about fast fashion: HOLY SHIT, MY EXACT THOUGHTS. It all looks like complete garbage to me and more and more of it is ending up in Thrift stores, which is upsetting. I haven't gone thrifting in months, the actual articles of decent clothing i buy in store is dwindling and so I've been trying (very, very slowly) to make my own. I feel caught in this weird limbo in regard to clothing and it's extremely frustrating.

[@Petdub]

I actually laugh out loud seeing people wear the shein stuff. I can just tell by how shitty and boring it looks.

[@monsterous6152]

@Petdub3590 I get really sad b/c it's mostly plastic, awful for the environment and eventually end up at Thrift stores and landfills. It's gotten so bad, it's a struggle NOT to find clothing/fabric that isn't mixed with poly.

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

fr. i see things on instagram and pinterest and the BRA CUPS DONT EVEN FIT AND THEY THINK IT’s CUTE???? its supposed to be on your ribcage and its literally in the middle of your boobs! besties this isnt fashion !!! youre being lazy and unintentional im sorry ik i sound so condescending, harsh, etc. but fashion means so much to me, and to see ppl using it for their social status and literally not considering ANY other aspect of it is so annoying.

[@Petdub]

@@monsterous6152 true. It’s so sad when we are starting to see shein quality stuff in our second hand shops. I mean at least they aren’t just chucking them out I guess, but who knows what the next person is gonna do when they’re done with it :/

[@nataliecampbell8213]

I have been creating art/crafting and trying my best not to stress out about the world's problems every day but easier said than done. Taking it day by day

[@sashashaktiable]

Oh my friggin god, THANK YOU! for talking about the bad taste of fast fashion. I feel the same way, even just taking a walk outside and looking at people is so depressing to me. But it is part of the degenerated un-culture we see in many formerly creative expressions - just look at the thing they call architecture these days. It is insulting. What I find most important in relation to this is the simple fact that what we are surrounded by influences us, colors, forms, scents, sound, and I bet we will be very surprised in the near future what else influences us that we have been unaware of, like emf... But even just addressing the obvious - we need to live in an inspiring environment with fashion and architecture that calls us into our own creative expression. On the contrary to what we have seen lately, which rather is a form of minimalist conformity that somehow only lends its parts from exactly the most profane and uninteresting of each fashion era. Power to unique creative expression, power to expressing what your soul really wants to say. Power to truth. Power to finding yourself in whatever you do instead of only seeking someone else's cheaply bought approval. To me this all goes back to what I always feel, everything you do needs to come from your devotion to find out who you really are without all conditioning, to truly know thyself, and have your actions, be it your style, be an honest expression of that journey home to yourself, your true self. Not the person you should be or think you would like to be. The world must be informed by our true colors. That is how we make it beautiful.

[@haduhiluna8949]

I really see your and Kristen's point with fast fashion, but I feel like there has also been a change in how many young people engage with it these past few years, at least in my circle it's been a big point to find thrifted clothes and exchange or gift away the things we no longer want/need, which has also led to much more creativity in our self expression. I have to mention: I live in Germany where stepping outside the boundaries of standard fashion has always been very judged but I truly see improvement in that regard

[@juliekantorova9748]

​@@haduhiluna8949 same! I see that most of my friends ditched Fast fashion, instead we thrift, swap, mend and re-wear our clothes!❤️

[@Emmalition]

everything about your videos pleases my brain. thank you for all the effort you put into entertaining us, in such an aesthetic way

[@lexspazz]

i’m an illustration student and the idea of ai taking over my job is terrifying, but part of me thinks ai could never create art like humans can.

[@lexspazz]

also, totally agree with the new renaissance and end of capitalism, i’m very interested to see how everything plays out

[@KristenLeo]

I feel the same way, I think it will be used as a tool for illustrators to enhance or help with their work but the apocalyptic scenario of it taking away creative jobs seems unlikely imo

[@aizac91]

Well, duh genius.. who do you think created the timeless Classical Ancient European Greek/Roman statues all over Europe? Or the Pyramids of Giza, or the Great Wall of China. Besides all those European paintings, and other groups of arts of the past. It is human that’ll pay attention to details that can bring up emotions from their arts. AI is only smart if we (humans) make it smart.

[@hodvsb]

Loving this positivity! Delusional or not, we'll find out in the future, but without it, we wouldn't have any future, would we? Side-note, I fall in love with your aesthetics more and more with every video

[@essisaloheimo3700]

First of all, I love the positive vibes! As a digital artist (digital painting and mainly 3D modeling) I am nervous about AI because I know how corporations like to churn out content non stop and society can generally shit on artist (so many AI artist dude bros are already saying people gate keep art bc we have skills to make it ourself) so I don't really know how I could compete with a machine. I hope that it will become regulated because at least with visual art, they steal peoples work without their permission to generate AI art. Where is your corset from btw, I love it :D

[@KristenLeo]

Thank you! I got the corset from depop, I think I’ve tagged the creator on ig 😉

[@lucretia.ntitatsi]

Μας έλειψες! ❤️❤️

[@franka1194]

Dear Kristen! In this world full of doomerism and negativity, I really enjoy your video. The creative introduction, using the AI to write your sassy summary and your thoughts were very intriguing. I always try to be positive about my future, politics and the state of the environment - your video definitely helped.

[@ARTcreat13]

One little detail,the fact that even the peasants were wearing more durable clothes had to do with practicality mainly(it sounds ironic since they are more uncomfortable than contemporary clothes but let me explain) but many more other reasons.first they had to be durable and last longer because they were living under worse conditions in their houses and in the fields.secondly,they did not have any other option.the fabrics we consider luxurious now (wool etc)were their only option.there was no plastic and no machines to make them.and lastly,on that machinic aspect,they had much more time in their hands to produce clothes and because nothing was automated they were putting all their effort to make them durable.

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

wow you're back! and your hair is long again!!! and you look amazing and i love this topic 💕💕

[@hanatom7841]

The introduction of this video is so gooddd! Love you so much❤

[@hannahglasco3144]

Please stop platforming betterhelp

[@xXNekou]

I've been drawing my whole life, and for almost 5 years now I've been a tattoo artist (that tattooes only my own designs that I drew, not stealing designs from pictures from pinterest). I think that currently it's easier and more accessible to create art and share art than ever before, which is really great. The downside is that the competition is much bigger though, and it can be hard to get your art seen because there is just so much of it everywhere, and so many people repost or copy art without crediting the original artist. This downside though in my opinion is outweighted by the pros. And then... here comes the AI art which is a fairly new thing I guess, and it scares many artists a lot, and rightfully so. Because creating art is a very human activity, it rquires imagination, planning, and a set of skills that an average person does not possess, and also it involves a lot of emotions. If I may speak for all artists: I like doing art, I like drawing, it's my job, I love it, and I don't want AI to do this job for me. I'd rather AI to do parts of the job for me that I don't enjoy, such as for example listing hashtags, managing social media, doing my taxes. We do not need AI to make cheap fast art (that is also just a rip-off collage of works done by actual artists). We need to pay artists a fair wage and appreciate their work. Thank you, Kristen, for another great video! 💗💗

[@aliciagrau6430]

Tax people also need jobs and we do much more than just putting numbers together! I understand you find it boring but for me it's as fun to do your tax than for you is drawing. The world should be about human connections and you come to me to help you with your taxes I come to you for art, and we interact as human beings! Do not disregard the work of others because you don't undestand it. AI should help humans , not substitute them.

[@xXNekou]

@@aliciagrau6430 I'm not saying that doing taxes is unnecessary, or easy, or boring. I'm just saying that I'd rather AI do it for me instead of AI doing my actual job which is being creative&drawing. :)

[@honeynutsock]

these last two months i have been retaking calculus and sleeping at very odd hours. I have been trying to get in a good space for content creation by cleaning and getting some new clothes (unfortunately some regretful fast fashion purchases to just feel excited for something) but i just wake up too late to put on makeup. love this channel

[@CentraalStationK]

Always nice to see a new video from you. Also feeling more optimistic here myself and I thought it was just spring coming :)

[@ninahartwig8064]

So happy to see a video from you this morning!

[@evBeef]

I do agree with a lot about what you're saying - but I do think what you say about fashion can in some ways apply the a lot of art at the moment too. Marvel churning out the fast fashion equivalent of films. My mum is applying for art universities and they are saying that if she wants to learn certain disciplines she'll have to look outside the course, or just try working in the dark - there isn't as much or as obvious passing down of traditional skills so instead of pushing those art forms fowards you're stuck having to recreate the basics. BUT YES I'm looking at the smaller homegrown punkier art scenes locally and am filled with hope. We just need to get off the internet and make stuff in the real world together.

[@odette4253]

honestly your point about being dressep up horribly because of fast fashion is very true. i feel awesome having an all second hand wardrobe - the clothes are way more unique, they have a little bit of spice ;D

[@felixbobadilla386]

Good points! But I guess a problem of today‘s art is that there is so much of it and our attention spans have become so short because of new technologies that people just consume what the algorithm shows them and don’t develop an independent taste?

[@kimberlyschveder6861]

Thanks Kristen. I always love your perspective and how much it aligns with my own perspective; It makes me feel less alone.

[@bjoernlinnea]

I'm an artist in music and I've thought a lot about the future with AI generated music and voices that are currently making it's way into the business. As a singer and songwriter I've been both worried and excited at the same time. I think art always will be created by humans but I think AI can help us create crazy art that we can't even imagine at the current moment. I believe that our creative abilities develop as the tools around us do. I'm excited for the future for sure

[@briarvalley8309]

Lmao I know the beginning is suppose to be a bit serious but........🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love the dramatization ❤❤❤

[@KristenLeo]

it’s meant to be funny don’t worry 😜

[@briarvalley8309]

@@KristenLeo if you are still here I'd like to ask for your thoughts on the 'coquette aesthetic'

[@illiteratenoise]

The way your lipstick matches your earrings perfectly is chef's kiss. Plus, this video made me feel better. 🌻

[@Randomstuffs261]

Commander Leo has been returned to us! Thank you Jesus!

[@KristenLeo]

🙏

[@icedorangemilk]

As a musician the idea of original music not being valued anymore (or imo declining further) is very possible on the mass scale. I believe however that within circles, human made art will always be valued. I assume that this would also be these circles that are dedicated to higher awareness, enlightenment and personal sovereignty. This is not the majority of people. I am also not surprised to hear of us evolving our technology and making ruin at the same time. If we look at where we are in the cycles of the yugas we are in the last quarter. Thanks for the video! Loving the cool filming space

[@andistillsmile]

you are such an eloquent, intelligent woman, I'm in awe 🥰 have you ever thought about additionally to youtube, posting the audio of your videos in a podcast format? I for one would love to listen to your talks while I'm working and can't watch videos for example :)

[@nataliaaniolkiewicz2577]

Get that bag girl but why are we promoting better help? I thought we established how awful of an company it really is and it’s more detrimental to people’s mental health and basically a scam rather than helping people..

[@cphaura9968]

I'll go to a second hand shop (that is not an expensive vintage boutique) and find almost exclusively only fast fashion and Shein rejects...

[@VirMedina]

Watching a video on old money vs new money, i realised there are indeed similarities between influencers nowadays taking over old money families and how the bourgeoisie took over the aristocracy back in the day. So yeah, the Renaissance is back!

[@ElettraPignatti]

Love your videos, your aesthetic, your fashion taste and your storytelling! And I also need to know what red lipstick and gloss (or just lipstick, if that's the case) you used at the beginning of the video, cause it's bomb!

[@weronikaadkonis5132]

…Not Better Help. God no.

[@rina-nv5yr]

It’s good to see you’re back! I personally wasn’t up to much, I started eating more fruits and vegetables and grains and I feel great but somehow my periods got more painful and I just think my body is an ungrateful little btch. But anyway, everything’s fine, hope you’re doing well too!

[@madds14]

a top thats made with the same pattern looks totally different depending on quality of fabric and skill of the sewist !

[@Nora-transspire]

I've been way more optimistic and eager for the future of my life for what feels like the first time ever, but thats probably because of hrt 🎉🥰 Your video def helped ❤

[@anabluu]

Dang, I love this new Kristen era! Especially since it is a blend of the old one (see fashion) and the new one. Being a hugely positive person day in day out, I can safely say I agree with all your points, especially the energy one. I really hope people step away from consumerism soon, seeing this much low quality fabric around is disgusting.

[@lilianka3943]

You've outdone yourself on this one Kristen! I love the concept of this video so much, thank you for this!

[@lilianka3943]

However, I do think you're looking at AI from a bit too naive point of view. I know the theme here was positivity but coming from the media industry too, I'm a bit more scared about it than you seem to be ... but curious to see your video on it :)

[@amandajaneh]

I agree with your argument! So much healing and change is happening. Those who hoard wealth and are still invested in racist/sexist/ableist systems don’t want that message out there but change is here. It’s messy and complex but so is life! Tell us about the decor in your space... very curious about your living space! ❤

[@vh2160]

The fact that you are allowing yourself to feel optimistic is actually (unexpectedly. shockingly!!) making me a little bit optimistic too. Since I'm already writing this comment in order to provide engagement, I also want to share that the last two months I've become gayer and more comfortable with it, even though I thought I was already comfortable.

[@suzan7918]

Happy to see a new video from you ! Loving the positive but still sassy and sharp vibes 👸🏽🍸

[@mariagalanopoulou3277]

I'm so happy you're back we missed your videos!!

[@a-hz4be]

thank you for cheering me up

[@eleniyo1992]

As an illustrator myself I'm scared shitless for my future, since it is already damn hard to get a job when the competition is so high. So no I'm not excited about the AI being so much faster at producing stolen art in seconds. However I do use it occassionally when I need a quick image inspo of what I have in my head, to help me boost my creativity. It's great for that and I think that should be the use of it, help professionals do their work faster by minimising the tedious steps. Regulate the art that's been fed to it by paying loyalties to the artists, and be illegal to fire/replace professionals for prompt designers. There is so much good that AI can offer, if it's regulated by proper laws.

[@dann_stuff]

I think AI can be helpful in some things but as an artist I'm with Guillermo Del Toro on this one: "I consume, and love, art made by humans" Great video!! 🧡

[@stacyglez6099]

I'm too sick for coherent thought but so happy you're back!!!!

[@Eridanus_Nebula]

there's a lot of artist in the comment, so I want to put this here for them. The university of Chicago put out a program called glaze that makes it harder for an ai to steal your style, it's not perfect but it's something and it's free! but please do your own research and determine if it's something you would like to download

[@black-nails]

I've been very scared lately. I have limited my news consumption, yet i still have to talk about politics affecting my mental health in therapy (im trans, everything feels very personal). I hope all this pain will blossom into a period of peace. I keep making art about my experience, i keep living through pain and love.

[@janebee265]

This video did help me feel more optimistic it's like now more people than ever are experiencing the basic needs being met more or less, there is a huge amount of people who still aren't tho but we are able to help them too. One thing about the future that still worries me is this learned helplessness that consumer culture has left us with like I worry about progress actually taking place because so many people don't actually know how to live as people and instead are just stuck in this soulless work, eat, destress, sleep cycle I pray that we can get out of it and actually create these new systems that can benefit the entire planet, not just create more ease for less cost ykwim? Phew

[@helinr]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@melissamayaa]

i felt that title

[@chloemansola5112]

👌👌👌❤ ps also renaissance theatre was incredible, kinda seeing that now xx

[@j.t.4652]

I love your videos, Kristen! ❤ Do you include your references somewhere?

[@andreea-codrinamoldovan6354]

I'm from Eastern Europe, Romania more exactly and what I noticed regarding the relation people have with thrift stores is that poor people will often rather buy new stuff. I think this might be because of the desire to feel and look somewhat rich. You don't want to give off poor vibes. These people often have expensive phones and live in shacks. All this has to do with lack of education and, ofc, consumerist culture and the strong wish to get out of poverty.

[@ChocoLuffer1]

Obviously you used chatGPT for a high level overview of widely known and accessible details but this is a friendly PSA from your local software engineer that AI/algos cannot be trusted for facts as it learns everything it knows from us biased humans

[@KristenLeo]

Of course! Everything was fact checked and as I mentioned it was only used to assist in the beginning of the video and to demonstrate the possibilities of ai 😉

[@CyberBBtv]

"I don't caaAAAaaaaAAAAre about the history of MEN." made me fucking snort lmao

[@goldyblob]

You’re back!!!

[@hmmhuh1222]

TBH, no. this vid made me stressed. oof. i hate the idea of Ai and feel totally unnerved by the idea that i could be watching someone i think is real only to find out they are an Ai generated image. ew. i just crave authenticity these days which has actually made me much happier. i know where to focus and just try to mostly tune out social media and all that comes with it. i always appreciate your take though as it gets me thinking!! :) ♡

[@annapetr1864]

I’m a simple person, I see a Kristen Leo video and I click. Glad to see you back 😌💗

[@Solo_Mora]

Yes. I want that video of The darkest era of fashion. Pleaseeeeeeeee :)

[@olgaw5082]

Hi Kristen, lovely to see you back! I like how you're making having access to all information in the world sound so amazing! Because it is, and recently I feel like this perspective shifted to it being our doom basically. Which is also kind of true, because it's very addictive and makes us worry about things that don't affect us at all. I think we just need to find a middle ground in how we're viewing the technological advancement in order to have a healthy relationship with it. I'm in a moment where I'm entering into textiles industry and I find it really scary since I know it is one of the worst industries environmentally speaking. I've met people who were surprised with my choice because of how much sustainability means to me. And I can kind of see it; why would a person who hasn't bought a new item in 10 years, go into textiles and fashion. But to be honest that's exactly the reason. I think that in order to change something you need to know it inside out. And maybe change seems almost impossible from where we are now but I'd like to think that I'm determined enough to at least try. I'd like to be optimistic about AI but I find it really hard. One of my dreams from childhood was to make books illustrations, and I'm scared that it's gonna become very hard in the near future. I always believed that art was the only thing machines won't be able to do. It's amazing how fast the world is progressing. The thing I believed so strongly in 10, even 5 years ago, seems ridiculous right now. But I guess progress is inevitable and we can either worry ourselves about it to death or try to evolve alongside it.

[@alyona_egorova]

You look gorgeous! As always! Excited you are back with your opinions and great looks!

[@magdalenafinke]

the aesthetics of this video are pure art kristen ❤

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Ah, Kristen! This video is so good! I appreciate you used the ChatGPT for the history lesson. Lovely clips in between. I appreciate your side notes through it all. Let the new renaissance start and grow into an ever greater world with less capitalism, less fast fashion, less misogyny, and more healthy environments. Wishing you a lovely day!

[@nosoynadaoriginal]

It did give me a little bit of hope. Thank you❤

[@meganbreakenridge]

Thank you for this ❤

[@suzanezck12]

Great video, as always! - I moved to Lisbon 2 months ago ^^

[@rvnsglcr7861]

I'm glad you provided the disclaimer early on that you didn't do much research, because this video was an insult to everyone dealing with everything about capital that you ignored, which is actually most people. This was almost a Lynette Adkins level of celebrating elements of capital that seem fun as though it isn't inextricably linked to all the rest.

[@hotrichaunt]

Could you please elaborate? I’m really intrigued by your perspective on this

[@starryeyedcentaur]

Really love this channel and most of the content here is amazing… but I think I agree. Also the summary of the renaissance and the coming to terms with willful ignorance (“it bores me”) just kind of made me sad 🥲 (and confused)

[@userl697]

Hi Kristen, can you do a video on the Greek series Maestro in blue. It has gone viral and it’s so interesting to examine

[@eruben3908]

if you wanted to learn more about the Renaissance, I would recommend the book 'The Birth of Venus'!

[@dr.o.6150]

Hi Kristen, I think as long as KZbin ads are still so badly tailored to the individual (why do I keep seeing ads for artificial baby food!!), we don’t have to panic yet…

[@msnaturalfibers3058]

It's not that you wouldn't have had access to top tier fashion during the Renaissance, it's that you would not have been allowed to wear it. Sumptuary laws restricted certain materials to certain classes. Secondhand clothing was very popular though, and often servants would be given their master's castoffs. Clothes could go trough many wearers precisely because they were so high quality to begin with.

[@GaeModfrey]

About the fast fashion thing- it's so true that it has degenerated so much. I still occasionally doom scroll asos, and I'll see maybe one in 500 items that I like. Maybe even less haha

[@chezalbi]

I get what you say in general but with the topic of AI, as an artist, I have to disagree. Basically what it does is steal and compile other people's works. And while maybe it saves creators like you a lot of time, it also removes the creative factor. And isn't that what art is all about? Like getting a machine to write your script for me would remove the joy completely of the work. I don't see the 'Renaissance' aspect in that, for Renaissance is by definition a period of social change and creation. Using technology to steal work from writers, artists, etc. and weaponizing it against them doesn't seem like moving forward in my opinion. (Love your optimism and your videos, thought!)

[@the1r1s]

I honestly like (love) your fashion sustainability rants. They give me life and validation and like what I do matter in a world where it wouldn’t even matter if I was here lol I mean like I could just as well not breath and the world would still go downwards ya’know Btw I love my life with all my 2nd hand clothes and dirty air and disgustingly high rent. Just saying

[@amorosavintage]

Yes please please do a video on the dark ages of fashion that we are now in. Please and thank you

[@florencelampart7759]

So glad you're back and feeling optimistic/ delusional! Good vibessssss

[@Juststudiothings]

Yeah I don't get why the worst parts of the 90's and 00's came back. These outfits looked like literal trash then, and they're even cheaper now. It's absolutely absurd

[@Croissoont]

Hey Kirsten and other commenters, Just wanted to add my two cents, just a few thoughts. I don't want to argue with your points, you just made me think and I'd like to share what came to mind. So the historical Renaissance, or re-birth, was the rebirth of a specific line of thinking, that is, that of the ancient greeks'. They lived in an episteme (using the term how Foucault uses it, so the system thought specific to a moment in history, which determines what is thinkable in that moment, and how it is possible to think it) which was characterized by a kind of outwardness, a focus on the natural world, on what the senses teach us of the universe. The ancient greeks' outward episteme died with the emergence of the unified catholic church based in Rome, which from then on determined the episteme of the middle ages. This latter episteme was characterized with a radical inwardness. Instead of finding pleasure in the natural world, instead of holding in high regard our senses, catholicism focused on everything that was inside: the soul, our invisible connection with God, and ethical values. This inward episteme is what explains the unrealistic proportions used in religious paintings from the middle ages for example. They didn't use perspective, for they wanted to get as far away from how our actual sight worked as possible. They thought that our senses, and the world itself was a lie, distracting us from what really mattered: God's invisible world. Renaissance broke with the episteme of the church, and rebirthed, or tried to rebirth the episteme of the ancient greeks: positioning art's gaze outwards again, at the natural world, and showing that there really is beauty in the material world, in how our senses contribute to us sensing the universe. Looking at renaissance as this kind of episteme shift, I'd say we are, in our current historical moment, not really in a rebirth of something old, but instead inside the moment of the whole of humanity struggling to birth something completely new that has never existed before. Yes, we are in a shifting episteme. There are greater and greater forces at play which are trying to shift our episteme, widening it, so it is possible to even think a world outside of capitalism, and the forces opposing these, the raction: trying to tighten the horizon of possible thought so that we stay in this late-capitalist hell, allowing it to tighten our chains more and more. As Gramsci said, a new world is struggling to be born. But now that I think about it again, maybe there is something that is not unlike a rebirth in our historical moment. The 20th century was a great moment for the conceivability of an alternate world from capitalism, but this conceivability, this dream of communism died with the fall of the USSR, and the great sins of the marxist-leninist party which led it, and continoues to lead Chine for example. This conceivability of an alternate system of social relations to bourgoise democratic capitalism is becoming more and more alive again.

[@woefulwarlock6381]

What camera did you use to film that gorgeous art housey intro?? 💅💅💅🌹

[@Sofiadevirgo]

About AI y think the risk resides and depends (now a days at least) on a human mind, so what’s terrifying is the idea of it landing in the wrong hands… we’ve seen it in politics, governments and this is the same scary shit.

[@Sofiadevirgo]

I’m saying this because at least until this day AI are being programmed, a perfect example is that one time al AI system confused a black man with a gorila… it’s like… man, cure your internalize racism before you set ANYTHING… it’s simply outrageous