We live in an unprecedented time of incredible content. Whether it’s television, internet, music, or film, there is so much entertainment around us that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to enjoy it all. It’s both a pleasure and a tease. It can be frustrating to never get to watch something you know you’d enjoy simply because you don’t have the time.
Now imagine how our kids will feel as they grow up. They’ll hear about the original classics. The black and white films, the Beatles, I Love Lucy. Then they’ll hear us talk about 90’s sitcoms like Full House and Family Matters. And then we’ll start to reference the amazing shows we’re bombarded with right now.
All the while, they’ll have their own present-time creations to consume. At that point, classics could become extinct – not because they aren’t good enough to stand the test of time – but because no one will possess the time necessary to enjoy them.
There’s an even more important conversation here about creators vs. consumers, but I’ll reserve that for another post. In the meantime, let’s try our best to not let such remarkable entertainment to make us lazy. Consumers can’t become serial consumers. Instead, we should be creating a cycle of inspiration that allows a consumer to become a creator.
That’s a sustainable economy I want to be a part of. Keep the brilliant content flowing – just as long as you’re providing your own fair share of it yourself.