Technology adds nothing to art. Two thousand years ago, I could tell you a story, and at any point during the story I could stop, and ask, Now do you want the hero to be kidnapped, or not? But that would, of course, have ruined the story. Part of the experience of being entertained is sitting back and plugging into someone else's vision.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Technology does not inherently improve art; storytelling relied on imagination long before modern tools.
- In plain terms
- You could tell a story without technology before now.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the vision of the artist rather than the tools they use.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does technology enhance or distract from art?
- What makes a story good?
Another view
Technology can enable new forms of expression previously impossible.
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