Q̾u̾i̾c̾k̾ ̾F̾i̾r̾e̾: Creation Anxiety
Watching Doesn’t Count
Content styles like vlogs, reactions, and reviews are extremely popular and it seems like we’ve become satisfied with consuming, as opposed to experiencing both the novel and mundane. In practice, we are content with trading the ability to experience a new restaurant, purchase a good, or visit a landmark for the ability to wat
... See moreWe very often do not have the time to create what we need by ourselves. It’s reasonable to ask who on Earth is expected to return our emails or make our dinners while we wile away our time crafting. We’ve increased the distance between ourselves and the things we need or want—and also made for ourselves a steeper learning curve for meeting our own ... See more
Redefining "Handy" and Learning How to Make Things
“When you don’t create things, you become defined by your tastes
rather than ability. Your tastes only narrow and exclude people. So
create.”
The full comment is at http://www.ribbonfarm.com/2011/01/06/the-gollum-effect/#comment-9310
What’s one creative thing you’d do today if social media didn’t exist?
Whatever your answer is—go do that instead.
Because at the end of the day, going viral doesn’t mean anything.
The house always wins.
Keep creating and repeating (on your terms).
