Philosophy Everyday life and customs

Metaphysics, free, will, moral responsibility, metaphilosophy, you name it!

When one reads a book or in general, consumes media, they interpret the texts in their own way. Others can view it differently, including the author. Should one strive to interpret and understand media the way the author intended to, or is their additional value into their own interpretations? Can other people have a place in someone elses artwork?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koud7hgGyQ8 Interesting ( to me) video essay about social constructs