Quote by John Berger

The camera relieves us of the burden of memory. It surveys us like God, and it surveys for us. Yet no other god has been so cynical, for the camera records in order to forget.

The camera relieves us of the burden of memory. It surveys u

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of photography. On one hand, it suggests that photography liberates us from the responsibility of remembering everything, as the camera captures and stores images on our behalf. It also compares the act of photographing to a god-like presence observing and documenting our lives. However, it introduces a cynical twist by asserting that photography's ultimate purpose is forgetfulness. Unlike other gods who are associated with knowledge or preservation, the camera records moments to ultimately be forgotten, implying a transient and disposable nature to the images we capture.

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