That's fascinating (though I guess not surprising) about your housemates. And yes, I can understand the double whammy of not being able to join in conversations and realizing those conversations are pointless anyway. (But still, feeling isolated for any reason is difficult).
I've watched a couple of episodes of Black Mirror, and I agree, it's one of those that shows the negative side of media. Even so, the episodes freaked me out enough that I couldn't watch more (at least, at this stage of my life). 🙈😱
I mean, I enjoy escapism as much as anyone, but now I also consider the longer-term effects of what I watch.
Hi Wayne - You’re absolutely right that there are many great works of literature, films and other art forms that show violence clearly, without glorifying it. However, these are almost exclusively capital-L literary works and art films. With the very rare exceptions of commercial films like Saving Private Ryan, these are not the movies or series people are watching when they want to relax with Netflix. I’m talking about mindful consumption.
There are also lots of movies that are fun to watch, not necessarily “nutritious” but also not creating more pain for the viewer.
I would say that when you marinate something, you’re blending two things to the point where they’re interchangeable and indistinguishable. We can agree to disagree on this 😉
Thank you Sarah! I've been thinking these thoughts lately and so thought I'd listen to a Tara Brach talk and read your newsletter rather than watch another mystery on BritBox. I know it's going to be better for my well-being.
That's fascinating (though I guess not surprising) about your housemates. And yes, I can understand the double whammy of not being able to join in conversations and realizing those conversations are pointless anyway. (But still, feeling isolated for any reason is difficult).
I've watched a couple of episodes of Black Mirror, and I agree, it's one of those that shows the negative side of media. Even so, the episodes freaked me out enough that I couldn't watch more (at least, at this stage of my life). 🙈😱
I mean, I enjoy escapism as much as anyone, but now I also consider the longer-term effects of what I watch.
Hi Wayne - You’re absolutely right that there are many great works of literature, films and other art forms that show violence clearly, without glorifying it. However, these are almost exclusively capital-L literary works and art films. With the very rare exceptions of commercial films like Saving Private Ryan, these are not the movies or series people are watching when they want to relax with Netflix. I’m talking about mindful consumption.
There are also lots of movies that are fun to watch, not necessarily “nutritious” but also not creating more pain for the viewer.
I would say that when you marinate something, you’re blending two things to the point where they’re interchangeable and indistinguishable. We can agree to disagree on this 😉
Thank you Sarah! I've been thinking these thoughts lately and so thought I'd listen to a Tara Brach talk and read your newsletter rather than watch another mystery on BritBox. I know it's going to be better for my well-being.