Many people ask the question “what is art”? Art is defined as the expression of human creativity and imagination which is typically shown through an image that is beautiful and emotional. Rhys Southan’s “Is Art a Waste of Time” explains his values on what art is and how the Effective Altruism see art. The Effective Altruism see art as something unnecessary and that takes time away from a good deed that could be done. Meanwhile on the other side, Titus Kaphar’s Ted Talk on “How Can We Address Centuries of Racism In Art?”, looks at art as something powerful and informational. Kaphar believes that we can look at historical artwork and amend them to create a positive future. Art is an indulgence that allows a person to personally connect with history or a current event to find meaning. Art is not just “a waste of time”, it is powerful.