All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
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I think that we have created a new kind of person in a way. We have created a child who will be so exposed to the media that he will be lost to his parents by the time he is 12.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects concern about the influence of media on children.
David Bowie expresses a profound concern about the impact of media exposure on children, suggesting that as they become increasingly immersed in media, they may grow distant from their parents and foundational values. The quote implies that in a media-saturated culture, children might lose their innate sense of connection to family and real-world experiences, resulting in a new kind of identity that is heavily shaped by external influences rather than personal relationships.
Themes
MediaChildrenParentsInfluenceIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about parenting and technology, you might use this quote to highlight the dangers of excessive media exposure.
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