End Quote by Elvis Mitchell
“It's so funny: whenever there's a new technology introduced, there's always this fear it's going to end entertainment as we know it. When records came around, they were going to be the end of live music. Nobody would ever want to go see live music again.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “Tech and Entertainment” 2015
New tech sparks fear of ending old entertainment, but history shows each wave creates new experiences.
In simple terms: Tech scares people, but it also creates new fun.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change, don’t fear it.
Themes
technology
entertainment
change
Mood
optimistic
curious
Type
historical
forward‑looking
When to use this quote
- streaming services
- virtual reality
- social media
Key Concepts
media evolution
cultural adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What opportunities does new tech bring?
- How can we preserve valued traditions?
A Different Perspective
Fear can stall innovation.
![“Before the whole [music] business was calibrated around the selling of records. I never could have imagined that live performance would become kind of a vortex of the business. It's such a seismic shift really.” quote by Arthur Fogel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/arthur-fogel-83203_business_before-the-whole-music-business-was-cali_417500.jpg)
