We are now exposed to more images in a day than anyone in…
![“We are now exposed to more images in a day than anyone in the 14th century would have known in a lifetime. [...] Most of it is garbage. Most of it needs excising. Even if we’re fearful that we might be missing something. We are probably not. We have to discard. We have to throw things away…” quote by Robert Hughes](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/c8f/robert-hughes-9113_art_we-are-now-exposed-to-more-images-in-a-d_3147702.jpg)
““We are now exposed to more images in a day than anyone in the 14th century would have known in a lifetime. [...] Most of it is garbage. Most of it needs excising. Even if we’re fearful that we might be missing something. We are probably not. We have to discard. We have to throw things away, cleanse the doors of our perception and work out what is worth looking at, what is worth remembering, what are the images that matter, what will we retain.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We are bombarded with visual information; we must filter out noise to retain meaningful images.
In simple terms: Too many pictures overwhelm us.
Key Takeaway
Practice selective viewing and discard trivial visuals.
Themes
media
perception
information overload
clarity
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- social media scrolling
- news consumption
- art curation
Key Concepts
cognitive filtering
visual literacy
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What images truly matter to you?
- How do you decide what to keep?
A Different Perspective
Not all images are harmful; some inspire.