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Rapper and activist Vic Mensa told Fast Company that his willingness to be openly vulnerable, both personally and politically, is what drove the viral success of his 'Orange Tree' video series. He also discussed the real-world costs he has faced for speaking out on social and political issues through his platform.
Vic Mensa, known for creating viral orange tree videos and 'The Vic Mensa Show,' shared insights into how he approaches creative work. He discussed a range of disciplines including cinematography and typeface design as part of his overall creative process.
A blog post recalls Isaac Asimov's own account, from his 1994 memoir, of why he distanced himself from Mensa and similar high-IQ societies, quoting his observation that many members viewed themselves as a superior group destined to rule and leaned toward right-wing views he rejected. The piece also cites Philip Klass's discomfort with John Campbell Jr.'s racialized remarks and Asimov's public stance against racial or religious nationalism during a debate with Elie Wiesel.