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Episode #177 ... Susan Sontag - Do you speak the language of pictures and videos?

Philosophize This!

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The Temptation to Live in the Past Through Commemoration

The speaker talks about how some people's lives become focused on remembering the past rather than living in the present/nThe example of someone taking constant photos is used to illustrate this point/nThe speaker suggests that living in the moment should be the primary focus, rather than constantly trying to capture it/nThe speaker implies that this desire to constantly photograph moments might hinder one's ability to fully experience them/nThe suggestion is made that society should consider the implications of this phenomenon and question whether it is necessary or beneficial

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