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Decline of Creativity: A Critique of Commercialism

12/21/2025

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  • W. David Marx, a critic and historian, argues in his book Blank Space that the past 25 years have seen a decline in creative innovation.
  • He argues that society now prioritizes commercial success over artistic novelty.
  • He acknowledges culture is not devoid of creativity, but we fail to recognize those producing unique, unconventional work.
  • The book has been recognized as one of Book World’s 50 notable nonfiction books of 2025.