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Reenacting History: Humor, Trauma, and Youth
This chapter delves into children's reactions to significant historical events, including a troubling reenactment of 9/11 with Lego. It explores the societal implications of humor in relation to historical traumas, discussing generational disconnect in understanding serious events like the JFK assassination and the Challenger disaster. The speakers reflect on cultural apathy and the importance of sincere engagement in a world increasingly prone to mockery and trivialization of tragedy.