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K McMullen's avatar

Your post as well as the "Click Fix" article brought to mind the recent phenomenon of "immersive" artwork such as the Van Gogh travelling exhibit. https://vangoghexpo.com/ It's not sufficient to look at a mere picture on the wall of a museum any longer. It has to be a sensory overload experience.

mel ladi's avatar

This. All of this. Thank you. 

Off to re-savor some of my favorite sentences from this essay. 

Colleen Worley's avatar

As an example of the power of resonance (and a contrast to the art gallery and museum examples), I spent a lot of time watching live coverage of Queen's Lying-in-State as the mourners filed past. It was fascinating to watch the reactions to being in the gorgeous, vast Westminster Abbey and the nearness to Elizabeth's coffin: a mixture of grief, solemnity, and awe. Not long into it, I realized no one had their phones out. I'm sure they were strongly warned against getting them out, but it forced them to be in the moment--they had no control over that experience, and for many, it seemed to be profoundly moving.

Colleen Worley's avatar

"There’s much more we could say here." and I hope you will! Thank you for this! Much to ponder on the idea of "resonance."

Steve Kays's avatar

This book is on my to-read list, and I have to say it has moved up the list now. Thanks for posting some of your takeaways!

Christopher's avatar

Insightful and true as always! Thanks!