George Watsky reads "Great Speed"

George Watsky introduces and reads his poem 'Great Speed', exploring themes of technology, personal growth, and relationships. He reflects on how technology impacts his life and work, and how his partner influences his perspective. The poem narrates a personal incident involving a laptop and delves into the complexities of human-machine interaction.

What are the main themes introduced by George Watsky in his poem 'Great Speed'?

• Technology, relationships, and self-growth

• Nature, history, and art

• Politics, economics, and society

• Science, mathematics, and logic

In the personal narrative section, what event causes the speaker to reflect on technology?

• A phone call from a friend

• A laptop falling and injuring the speaker

• A car accident

• A power outage

How does the speaker's partner react to the new version of the song?

• She loves it

• She hasn't heard it

• She is indifferent

• She dislikes it

What future scenario does the speaker consider regarding humans and machines?

• Machines will be banned

• Machines will become sentient

• Humans will fuse with machines

• Humans will become obsolete

What does the speaker imply is the only lesson humans truly understand?

• Pain

• Success

• Love

• Joy