Why are we still so compelled to experience live performance?

We’ve all heard about the TED videos, but there’s also a section of the TED site dedicated to conversations about issues. I found this one particularly interesting for arts and culture leaders. The comments touch on what is “online” and what is “live,”  the importance of context and the gulf that sometimes exists between artists and audience. What do you think? Why are audiences compelled to experience live performances? What is a “live” performance?

A conversation on TED.com: With the advent of amazing online videos, why are we still so compelled to experience live performance (music, sports games, dance)?


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