The Right Number of Fucks: An Equation for Artists
Every artist we know lives in a constant state of contradiction — caring deeply while pretending not to. This equation doesn’t fix that, but it quantifies it. The “Right Number of Fucks” — Equation & Calculator Rate each factor on a 0–10 scale, then hit Calculate. Lower is “don’t care”, higher is “care a lot”. Show the full equation (transparency) Inputs (0–10): A = Values Alignment C = Craft / Portfolio Impact S = Stakes / Irreversibility L = Learning Potential N = External No
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