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Nostalgia is the Internet’s Favorite Currency
Oct 4, 2023
Jessica Bennett and Susie Banikarim, co-hosts of In Retrospect podcast, join Rachelle and Candice to discuss the impact of nostalgia on our current cultural moment. They explore their first fandoms, embarrassing internet moments, and the complexity of nostalgia in the age of the internet. They also discuss the impact of social media on teenagers and the positive aspects of internet culture.
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- Nostalgia shapes our internet and cultural experiences, but we should question our uncritical embrace of the past.
- Finding a balance between online accountability and protection is crucial, considering the conflicting need for revealing identities and safe spaces.
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Nostalgia and Internet Culture
Nostalgia seems to be the currency of the decade, with people looking back at the past with rose-colored glasses. This trend is reflected in the resurgence of old TV shows, movies, and fashion items. The hosts of the podcast 'In Retrospect' discuss how nostalgia shapes our current internet and cultural experiences, as well as the complex nature of nostalgia, questioning the uncritical embrace of the past. They also explore how the internet has played a role in documenting and preserving nostalgic moments, along with the challenges of disappearing online content.
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