This week, VÉRITÉ sits down with Dr. George Musgrave, a senior lecturer, interdisciplinary sociologist, and musician - renowned for his highly regarded research within the music industry and beyond. They dissect a paper he co-authored titled ‘The Dark Side of Optimism - Musical Dreams, Belief, and Gambling’ and discuss the intricate world of creative careers, the sometimes cruel intersection of mental health and being a musician, and the impacts and implications of believing in your dreams.Anatomy of an ArtistCreated by VÉRITÉ Produced by Vanessa MagosMusic & Editing by VÉRITÉ Podcast research by Ava GiambonaFollow VÉRITÉ:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8scInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/verite/Twitter - https://twitter.com/veriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/veritemusicSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Fr6agZ6iSM5Ynn2k4C8sc?si=qlVY0lJiQSist8c30x-xLQApple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/v%C3%A9rit%C3%A9/900063435Website - http://veriteofficial.com/Contact - anatomyofanartistpodcast@gmail.com