20th century Quote by Douglas Rushkoff
“Narrative Collapse is what happens when we no longer have time in which to tell a story. Remote controls and DVRs give us the ability to break down narratives - particularly the more abusive ones. This is a great thing for escaping the 'ends-justify-the-means' traps of 20th-century wars and religions, but it can also make it hard to convey values.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Narrative Collapse, The Rise of Media, 2015
When media lets us fragment stories, we lose shared temporal frames that convey values, making moral narratives harder to sustain.
In simple terms: Media fragmentation erodes shared story time.
Key Takeaway
Preserve shared narratives despite media speed.
Themes
media
storytelling
values
culture
technology
Mood
reflective
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- education
- political discourse
- personal relationships
- media production
Key Concepts
narrative theory
media studies
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we maintain shared values in a fragmented media landscape?
- What narrative structures survive digital disruption?
A Different Perspective
Fragmentation can dilute collective meaning and consensus.
