Does our obsession with capturing photos rob us of the moment?

Erin Sullivan: Does photographing a moment steal the experience from you? · 8:12 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: In this meditative TED talk, Erin Sullivan explores whether the instinct to photograph amazing sights impacts our ability to truly experience them.

Sullivan reflects on her personal journey of using a camera, suggesting that being more intentional with a lens can actually enhance, rather than diminish, one's ability to enjoy a moment.

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