Today, I’m trying out a new idea. I’d really like your feedback.
Several people suggested that I try creating a video edition of my daily rants and writings. In other words, instead of writing an essay, instead, just step in front of a camera and start talking.
Well, I decided to give this a try.
No script. No plan. No agenda. Just talk.
What follows is an unrehearsed and unedited clip that runs a ridiculously long 32 minutes. I decided to call it “Talking Points.”
In this debut clip, I discuss the following topics — writing, the media, Sheldon Adelson, politics, and campaign finance. There’s nothing fancy here — no special effects, nor graphics, nor notes. I just sat down in front of the camera last night with a glass of wine and launched. Some might call it a misfire.
I have no idea if anyone is interested in this new concept. It does seem long to listen to someone talk non-stop for a half hour. But if there’s any support for the new idea, I might start doing a video like this once per week. Ideally, I suppose I’d like to talk about current events or other hot topics. Whatever comes to mind.
Please let me know what you think. Please understand — I’m not fishing for compliments. I just want some honest feedback and find out if regular readers want to see more videos like this posted here at the site.
Here’s the very first video segment of “Talking Points.”