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How Foreverism Degrades Our Culture w/ Grafton Tanner

Tech Won't Save Us

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The Evolution of Nostalgia and Foreverism

A deep dive into the historical roots of nostalgia dating back to the 1600s, its evolution from a medical condition to a marketing tool in consumer capitalism, and its relationship with foreverism. The chapter also explores how foreverism, characterized by the continuous revitalization of past content, challenges traditional notions of nostalgia by aiming to prevent the original from fading away, leading to critical discussions within fandoms and the entertainment industry.

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