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The Art of the Invisible
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36:10 - 42:35 (06:24)

Ken Burns talks about how real meaning accrues in duration and the importance of sustained attention in relationships and art, using Steven Bocco's Cop Rock as an example of how people prioritize short and flashy content over slow and deep content.

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The speaker believes that real meaning is found in duration and sustained attention, but acknowledges the importance of fast-paced media in contemporary society.
36:10 - 42:35 (06:24)
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The speaker believes that real meaning is found in duration and sustained attention, but acknowledges the importance of fast-paced media in contemporary society. Despite criticisms and doubts, creating longer, more immersive media experiences can be both rewarding and successful.

Chapter
The Art of the Invisible
Episode
#386: Ken Burns — A Master Filmmaker on Creative Process, the Long Game, and the Noumenal
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show