Some Questions

Given that so much in the way of content is being given away for free on the Web, how's a creative person supposed to make money?

All disciplines are exploding with new knowledge that far exceeds the grasp of any one person. The only way to stay "current" is to maintain open and vigorous communication with other bright people. I must confess that I don't do this as well as I ought to, choosing the tougher road of trying to figure it all out by myself, which is generally a recipe for frustration.