One of the things I most appreciate about the internet is its ability to democratize experiences. I cannot afford to travel to New York City to see the museums there, but the museum collections are online. I have not been able to leave the country for much the same reason, but I can do so virtually. I don't believe I'm in the sort of shape to successfully hike the Grand Canyon without years of advance preparation, but The Outbound Mind on YouTube has posted the entire six-plus-hour experience in full. Much as with the Primitive Technology channel, the video is taken with pure ambient sound and all commentary is delivered via closed captions. It's very relaxing and very enjoyable as an experience.
MS Victoria on the Telemark Canal, Norway
Oct. 15th, 2024 11:31 amOne of the key pieces of the Norwegian "Slow TV" movement, this video is a real-time experience of the day-long trip of the MS Victoria canal-ship along the Telemark Canal. It is an intriguing view into an experience not many people will get to have in person, as well as a lovely and grounding way to decompress from the short-form, attention-demanding media of the modern day.