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