EPISODE · Nov 27, 2023 · 10 MIN
035 - That We Take Our History On Faith
from The Art of Noticing · host Johnny B. Truant
Today it occurred to me, after watching Silo on Apple+, how strange it would be to not know the history of your civilization (because that’s how it is in the show). It got me thinking: Are we really as sure about our history as we think we are?The creative lesson I took from this Noticing is that our beliefs, more than reality, shape our present and future … and in art and storytelling, perceived truths can be more powerful than the actual truth.WANT MORE?Members get extra episodes of the podcast, extra companion blog posts (see below), and more every week … all for the price of a fancy coffee. Learn about membership here.Prefer reading?Listening to the Art of Noticing podcast is only one way to get these lessons. Every episode of the podcast also has a complete companion blog post, all of which you can find here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnybtruant.substack.com
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