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Why do people enjoy nostalgia?

Mornings with Simi

English - May 14, 2024 13:51 - 9 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The idea of nostalgia has gone through a significant transformation over the years, from being considered a fatal illness to now being recognized as a psychological phenomenon that has a significant impact on societal and political trends.
Guest: Dr. Agnes Arnold-Forster, Chancellor's Fellow in the History of Medicine, History of Emotions, Modern British History at the University of Edinburgh
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The idea of nostalgia has gone through a significant transformation over the years, from being considered a fatal illness to now being recognized as a psychological phenomenon that has a significant impact on societal and political trends.

Guest: Dr. Agnes Arnold-Forster, Chancellor's Fellow in the History of Medicine, History of Emotions, Modern British History at the University of Edinburgh

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