Mark Goble

Mark Goble, a Professor of English at UC Berkeley and author of 'Downtime: The Twentieth Century in Slow Motion,' dives into the evolution of slow motion in film and literature. He discusses how this cinematic technique has transformed from niche to mainstream, shedding light on its cultural significance. The conversation also touches on how humor, such as dad jokes, enriches academic writing, and the importance of appreciating downtime in our hectic lives. Goble argues slow motion reflects deeper societal crises we navigate today.