Throughline The Nostalgia Bone (2021)
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Jan 4, 2024 Tracing the history and paradoxes of nostalgia, from its origins as an illness to its dominant role in our time. Exploring the transformative power of music and nostalgia. Examining the multifaceted nature of nostalgia, its impact on progress, and its role in providing solace. Exploring the origins and symptoms of nostalgia as a disease affecting Swiss soldiers. Examining the confusion and changing understanding of nostalgia. Connecting nostalgia to societal changes, literature, and cultural preservation. Discussing the conflicting beliefs about nostalgia and its manipulation in society. Exploring the role of nostalgia in coping with emotions and the power of objects. Individual stories of deeply nostalgic memories.
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Daft Punk Nostalgia
- Randha Devatar received a Daft Punk cassette tape at age 10.
- Listening to it now evokes a visceral nostalgic feeling, connecting him to his youth.
Cat Stevens and Childhood
- Lane Kaplan-Levinson connects Cat Stevens' music to his childhood.
- The album transports him back to a specific time and place, evoking nostalgia.
Nostalgia as Longing
- Grafton Tanner suggests nostalgia is a longing for a home in the past, often imagined or distorted.
- It offers an escape from the uncertain future to the perceived permanence of the past.