“We crave the first‑time because we think it will anchor us to a moment that has not yet been flattened by the relentless grind of algorithms,” Lian said, tapping his tablet. “But the moment you make it public, the first‑time becomes a repeat for everyone else. The paradox is that the first‑time you experience is always already a repeat in the eyes of the audience.”
“We crave the first‑time because we think it will anchor us to a moment that has not yet been flattened by the relentless grind of algorithms,” Lian said, tapping his tablet. “But the moment you make it public, the first‑time becomes a repeat for everyone else. The paradox is that the first‑time you experience is always already a repeat in the eyes of the audience.”