The main stream is so called because it's a main stream, isn't it? I think maybe five percent of a population are innovators, driving new narratives and the hitherto unthought, unknown. Without this main stream the creative, different and lateral thinkers would have no attention. Creativity breaks new ground when someone does or communicates something in a completely unusual way. But the masses hold those mavericks, support them, provide them with what they need. To regard oneself as average and largely adapted may not please the ego very much, but it is more truthful than being outstandingly different. Those who would like to swim against the trend, who would like to create their own trend, probably criticize the average person because they want to escape from the ordinary themselves, but somehow do not manage to do it consistently. Owning something and enjoying it is more of an exception than the rule. Not because of the rich possibilities, but just in spite of the small possibilities to be creatively or entrepreneurially active, gives impetus. If it were possible for everyone, then it would be nothing special any more and would be common property again.

Nevertheless, influence can be exerted everywhere and at any time. Not to underestimate this and not to spread the word overzealously or unconsciously is not easy to find in the age of the media. Since everyone can publish something at any time, the loud and shrill supposedly wins. But on the other hand, in real interactions in a group, this is not necessarily the case. I think that quality always prevails and that the true creative always wins through aesthetic principles. You can't do anything about it except enjoy it and find it good. I think majorities are mercilessly overestimated and don't really need to fear that minorities don't have much influence simply because they are so few. History has always shown that the few who have distinguished themselves through benevolence and cooperation were and will be the winners of hearts. I think that what is quiet and does not attract much attention has great power. You just don't talk so much about it because it provokes so little. But that's in the nature of the thing.