
TED Talks Daily
How craving attention makes you less creative | Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Aug 20, 2019
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an acclaimed actor and entrepreneur, shares his candid experiences with social media addiction and its impact on creativity. He discusses the tension between seeking external validation and nurturing authentic self-expression. Gordon-Levitt highlights how craving attention can stifle artistic authenticity and explores a powerful alternative: the act of paying attention. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration over competition, revealing how true fulfillment in creativity comes from genuine engagement rather than a constant quest for likes.
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