Matt Smith, known for his roles in House of the Dragon and The Crown, has voiced his strong opinions against the use of trigger warnings in entertainment. He believes that these warnings undermine the integrity of storytelling by pre-emptively warning audiences about potentially upsetting content.
Smith expressed his concern that trigger warnings could dilute the impact of art. According to him, it’s okay to feel uncomfortable or provoked while experiencing art, and these warnings are essentially telling audiences that they will be scared before they’ve even watched something. He feels that this approach is “dumbing down” artistic expression.
Smith’s remarks echo the sentiments of other British actors, including Judi Dench and Ralph Fiennes, who have also questioned the necessity of trigger warnings in the arts. It’s an interesting debate that highlights the tension between artistic freedom and the need to protect audiences from potentially distressing content.
Matt Smith, known for his roles in House of the Dragon and The Crown, has voiced his strong opinions against the use of trigger warnings in entertainment. He believes that these warnings undermine the integrity of storytelling by pre-emptively warning audiences about potentially upsetting content.
Smith expressed his concern that trigger warnings could dilute the impact of art. According to him, it’s okay to feel uncomfortable or provoked while experiencing art, and these warnings are essentially telling audiences that they will be scared before they’ve even watched something. He feels that this approach is “dumbing down” artistic expression.
Smith’s remarks echo the sentiments of other British actors, including Judi Dench and Ralph Fiennes, who have also questioned the necessity of trigger warnings in the arts. It’s an interesting debate that highlights the tension between artistic freedom and the need to protect audiences from potentially distressing content.