Why ARE we Nostalgic? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 159
Jun 19, 2024
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Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and thriller/horror author Dan Wells discuss linguistic puns in East Asian languages, a food heist, the concept of nostalgia, societal morality shifts, unity in past eras, music and fashion trends, news reliability, economic peaks, and modern nostalgia for food and cuisine.
Nostalgia for news peaks at ages 7-9 and 25-26, reflecting trust in media evolution.
Best fashion moments often remembered in early twenties, emphasizing personal style exploration.
Strongest economy nostalgia links to pre-adolescent years at age 12, indicating childhood financial impact.
Deep dives
News Reporting: Trusted Sources
Individuals tend to view news reporting as most reliable when looking back at their lives around the ages of seven to nine and later at approximately 25 to 26 years old. The nostalgia for trusted news sources shows an interesting trend that may coincide with personal experiences and the evolving media landscape.
Fashion: Style Evolution
Reflecting on the best fashion moments in their lives, people often point to their early twenties, around the age of 20. This nostalgic view of fashion highlights a period when individuals are exploring personal style and making independent clothing choices.
Economy: Financial Stability
When reminiscing about the strongest economy, many individuals look back to their pre-adolescent years, around the age of 12. This trend suggests a connection between personal financial experiences during childhood and perceptions of economic prosperity.
Best Food Trends: Modern Culinary Appeal
In considering the best food and cuisine moments, the nostalgia is most recent and ongoing. This trend indicates a modern perspective on food trends, fusion cuisines, and culinary explorations that continue to shape contemporary dining experiences. People are embracing new food cultures and innovative culinary creations, reflecting a dynamic and evolving relationship with food.
Children's Food Preferences
Children's food preferences tend towards familiarity and comfort, with an inclination towards simpler and recognizable dishes. Despite occasional culinary exploration, children often prefer familiar foods like mac and cheese, highlighting a natural instinct for comfort and taste familiarity during the formative years.
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to talk about how puns can be tricky depending on the language, a new food heist, and the many forms of Nostalgia that follow us all.
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(0:00) - Brandon's Writing Retreat (3:00) - Curry Talk (5:57) - Oh The Puns You Can Make (10:17) - Explaining Korean Jokes (12:48) - Telling jokes in Mexico (13:38) - Food Heist (15:41) - When Do People Tend to be Nostalgic? (18:20) - The Most Moral Society (20:51) - The Time Of Least Political Division (22:45) - What Was the Best Period of Music for you? (27:50) - When Was Fashion At Its Height? (29:34) - When Was the News the Most Reliable? (33:17) - Strongest Economy? (36:08) - The Time of the Best Food? (37:51) - Wrap Up
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