WHAAT PEOPLE LIKE SOMETHING I DO NOT NECESARILLY ENGAGE WITH WHAAAAAAT PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO DO DIFFERENT STUFF AS ME WHAAAAAAAAAAAT

sounds like theyre projecting their fears for what couldve happened to them if they pursued working in the arts instead of going into STEM <_< like yeah believe it or not but even though it may be tough to get a job in the arts it can happen and people do like art. and you even get paid for it too

yeah theres money to be made in the arts. i chose stem because i like playing around with technology. also, video games are a form of art

That's because there's this belief amongst supposedly smart people that the arts are for those who can't cut it in science and maths. That's the reason why most of my life is a disaster and why I've once tried to kill myself. Now that AI is a real threat to the STEM people I can't help but laugh

i think it's because there is this narrative that art is a hobby and a privilege only (at least in my country, can't speak for others). i don't necessarily think my stem friends i'm referring to are actually spiteful of artistic careers, they have just been raised to believe it's not a real option and meeting someone with a career in an art is a glimpse into an alternate reality

i'll never forget my old roommate who was majoring in data science and hated it, but looooved art history. when i asked her why she didn't drop data science and pursue art history she was incredulous, "you can't make money in art history." made me so sad. the saddest part is that she's not wrong for feeling that way because that is the culture we are raised in, and i am very lucky to get to pursue my passion

As someone in STEM I'm also a theater nerd. If I can go to a live show, I'M GOING! Nothing but respect to everyone and all of their hard work.