Dominic Petman

Dominic Pettman, a cultural theorist and author of "Ghosting: On Disappearance," dives deep into the phenomenon of ghosting, exploring its roots beyond dating into friendships and family dynamics. He discusses how hyperconnectivity and the attention economy normalize ghosting, connecting it to emotional fallout like paranoia and depression. Pettman uncovers the psychoanalytic dimensions of absence and its impact on identity. He also critiques the ethical implications of blocking and offers insights on reclaiming genuine social interactions in our digitized world.