The Future of Storytelling

Explore the future of storytelling in this insightful TED Talk featuring TV titan Shonda Rhimes in conversation with Cyndi Stivers, director of the TED Residency. Delve into the compelling need for storytelling and its power to connect people. Discover Rhimes' perspectives on the evolving media landscape, including the impact of streaming giants like Amazon and Netflix. Learn about innovative concepts such as "Amish summers" and how storytellers might be compensated in the future. Examine the potential for shorter content formats, the role of audience input, and the importance of corrective storytelling in addressing societal issues. Gain insights into the global reach of storytelling, the phenomenon of binge-viewing, and the balance between plot and character development. Reflect on the profound impact of storytelling and its potential to shape our world.

Intro
Retraining expectations
The business model
Amazon and Netflix
How will storytellers get paid
The future of storytelling
Audience input
Shorter content
Corrective storytelling
Politics gone mad
Where else in the world
Can you imagine
bingeviewing
plot vs character
impact of storytelling