Tech Won't Save Us How Foreverism Degrades Our Culture w/ Grafton Tanner
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Feb 22, 2024 Exploring the dangers of leveraging nostalgia, the podcast delves into the impact of foreverism on cultural franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. It questions the purpose behind constant reboots and remakes, reflecting on societal implications of nostalgia amidst economic uncertainties. The discussion also explores cinematic constraints, corporate influence on popular properties, and the implications of technology, storytelling, and politics influenced by nostalgia and foreverism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Nostalgia from a Different Perspective
02:49 • 3min
The Evolution of Nostalgia and Foreverism
05:33 • 14min
Exploring Filmmaking Constraints and Corporate Influence on Popular Properties
19:34 • 3min
Navigating Nostalgia and Foreverism
22:41 • 20min
The Pitfalls of Foreverizing Memories
42:30 • 10min
Exploring the Cultural Impact of 'Foreverism' and Endless Reboots
52:56 • 4min