When it comes to culture, all imaginable relationships within it work in the opposite way that phenomena seemed to be their counterparts in civilization do. Let us examine some examples.
Message vs. Trade
Essentially, a work of art is a message to everyone. This is its very nature and driving force. You write (say, paint, sing...) to be read (heard, watched...) and responded to. Even when it is done for some superficial reason such as for money, in fear of punishment, or reaching for fame, this may only work on the surface. A work of art, like any other form of speech, does not belong to anyone, including the author. If it can be said that an artwork belongs to anyone, it is to all mankind. Therefore nobody, including the author should control or restrict any use of a work by people. In addition, an author in his inner dialog, while creating, is as much a receiver as he is a contributor. Author and mankind are on par, and no one owes anything to the other side. Moreover, the author does not lose his work when it gets distributed. Even in every day life when you share your idea with someone, by the very nature of it, you are not loosing it, but developing it and thus, you are becoming richer.
In the world of physical things it is opposite: if you let a thing go, you lose it, even if you trade it for something else. The trade can or cannot be profitable for either party, but regardless, it is action of different nature than sharring of an idea or an artwork.
Communication vs. Depreciation
Having said the above, we understand that a work of art gains value every time it meets an audience. No matter what all other circumstances are, the more it is "used," the more valuable it becomes. In the world of physical things it is the opposite: the more you use something the more it depreciates.
Humanity vs. Call of Nature
Culture is the only reality where humanity develops. The deeper you get into it the more you need it. Thus, the less you get into it the less you need it, the less you know it is important and necessary for you. In the world of physical things (talking about basics) it is opposite: if you need something then your body tells you about it, you satisfy the basic need and it stops bothering you.
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