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TED July 5, 2026 8m

The Problem with Streaming — and the Case for Physical Media | Tom Rizzuto | TED

Summary

The enduring power of physical media is highlighted through the examples of Soviet "bone music" and the survival of "Nosferatu." Both demonstrate how physical objects resist censorship and preserve art for future interpretation. The takeaway is that in an era of impermanent streaming, physical media offers essential permanence and control over cultural artifacts and their messages.

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