Daily Drafts & Dialogues

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Should 2026 be a year for creative nihilism?

What type of art and literature do you want to create and or absorb in 2026? Keep reading, then leave a comment to join this dialogue.

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Jan 07, 2026
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What is creative nihilism?

Creative nihilism is a philosophy viewing life as inherently meaningless, but instead of despair, it finds freedom and purpose in creating one’s own meaning through art, personal values, and self-expression, embracing authenticity over external validation and predetermined values, often seen in artistic movements like Dadaism o…

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