Why Theory

Retroactivity

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Nov 27, 2021
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INSIGHT

Hegel's Retroactivity

  • Hegel's concept of retroactivity centers on meaning and how narrative structure shapes it.
  • History, for Hegel, is narrated backward from the present, influencing the interpretation of the past.
INSIGHT

Hegel as Film Noir

  • Hegel's philosophy, like film noir, is narrated retroactively, often from a point of knowledge or even death.
  • This retroactive narration allows for meaning-making by revealing breaks and cuts within the narrative.
ANECDOTE

Welles on Live TV

  • Orson Welles questioned the "liveness" of TV due to its slight delay, comparing it to being "a little bit pregnant."
  • This delay, while seemingly minor, introduces a retroactive element into live broadcasts.
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