Jason Farago
Critic-at-large for The New York Times, known for his insightful commentary on art and culture. He argues that our current cultural age might be the least innovative in half a millennium.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 29min
Nostalgia can make you vulnerable to manipulation
Richard King, an author and critic exploring memory's economics, teams up with Jason Farrago, a critic-at-large for The New York Times. They dive into the dangers of nostalgia, revealing how it fuels emotional manipulation in marketing and politics. King discusses technology's role in commodifying memories, while Farrago critiques our cultural stasis. They ponder the ethical implications of animated memories and examine the struggle artists face between innovation and nostalgia in today's fleeting digital landscape.
Mar 10, 2024 • 29min
The weaponisation of nostalgia; and has culture come to a standstill?
Discussing the weaponisation of nostalgia and how it can be manipulated for profit, along with a critique on the lack of innovation in today's cultural landscape. Exploring the role of nostalgia in politics and marketing, as well as the impact of digital forms on artistic progression and cultural evolution.
