In a way, film and television are in the same sort of…
“In a way, film and television are in the same sort of traumatic trance that print journalism is. The technology has outpaced our comprehension of its implications.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The rapid rise of visual media creates a hypnotic, trauma‑inducing effect similar to sensationalist print journalism, outpacing our ability to understand its impact.
In simple terms: Visual media can be hypnotic and harmful, faster than we grasp.
Question how media shapes perception.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- film production
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does visual storytelling differ from print?
- What safeguards can we develop?
The analogy may overgeneralize all visual media as harmful.