Joe Sabia: The technology of storytelling

The video explores the evolution of storytelling from 19th century Germany to modern times. It highlights Lothar Meggendorfer's innovation of the pop-up book and traces the transition of storytelling through various media, including opera, radio, film, and the internet. Modern examples of storytelling, such as social media and 3D interpretations, are discussed. The video concludes with a reflection on the continuous evolution and celebration of storytelling.

Who was the pioneer of the children's pop-up book?

• Lothar Meggendorfer

• Hans Christian Andersen

• Brothers Grimm

• Johann Gutenberg

Which of the following transitions is NOT mentioned as part of storytelling evolution?

• Film in sound to film in color

• Film to digital streaming

• Radio news to radio theater

• Opera to vaudeville

What does the term 'Meggendorferitis' refer to in the context of the video?

• A disease affecting storytellers

• The continuous evolution of storytelling methods

• A style of writing children's books

• A type of storytelling device

How did the internet change storytelling according to the video?

• It made storytelling obsolete

• It allowed stories to be shared globally

• It restricted storytelling to text format

• It limited the number of storytelling devices

What is the main theme of the final section of the video?

• The celebration of storytelling's evolution

• The unchanged nature of storytelling

• The decline of storytelling

• The end of traditional storytelling