The Past and Present of Privacy and Public Life (with Tiffany Jenkins)
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The Intersection of Humor, Tragedy, and Privacy in Memoir and Tech Culture
This chapter delves into the interplay of humor and tragedy in memoir writing, focusing on an author's poignant narrative of parental loss. The speakers also critique cultural demands for transparency in sharing personal experiences, revealing a clash between the need for privacy and societal expectations.
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