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Nostalgia triggers our emotions and that in turn makes us vulnerable to manipulation. We speak with Richard King about the commodification and weaponisation of nostalgic sentiment. Also, New York Times critic-at-large, Jason Farago, on why he believes our cultural age might be the least innovative in half a millennium.
Guests
Richard King – author and critic
Jason Farago – author, social commentator and critic-at-large, The New York Times
Further information
Richard’s Griffith Review essay - Nostalgia on demand
Jason’s NYT essay - Why Culture Has Come to a Standstill
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Nostalgia triggers our emotions and that in turn makes us vulnerable to manipulation. We speak with Richard King about the commodification and weaponisation of nostalgic sentiment. Also, New York Times critic-at-large, Jason Farago, on why he believes our cultural age might be the least innovative in half a millennium.
Guests
Richard King – author and critic
Jason Farago – author, social commentator and critic-at-large, The New York Times
Further information
Richard’s Griffith Review essay - Nostalgia on demand
Jason’s NYT essay - Why Culture Has Come to a Standstill
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