Othrwise: Why Do We Feel Nostalgia

Welcome to our first ever Othrwise event! TWD has a new name but our group's core values remain unchanged; we are committed to diversity of thought and compassionate conversation and feel the new name, Othrwise, better represents those values.

In-person and online round-table discussions are still at our heart, but this evolution also expands our events with a range of social activities, thorough exploration of our topics, and ongoing online forums via our new platform. Check it all out here.

For today's topic: suggested viewing before we meet (4 min video): Why Do We Feel Nostalgia

• In what ways might nostalgia influence our decision-making and future aspirations?
• How does the commercialization of nostalgia impact its authenticity and emotional significance?
• Is there a potential dark side to nostalgia that can hinder personal growth or societal progress?
• How might nostalgia serve as a bridge between individual identity and collective memory?

Let's think about it!

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About Othrwise Online events:

1. Zoom event starts at 3pm pacific
2. From 3p-3:30p, members join the main Zoom room to mingle, watch the video again, grab a beverage and settle in
3. At 3:30pm, the hosts create Zoom breakout rooms where groups of 6-10 members join to have a more in-depth conversation about the topic
4. Between 5 and 5:30, the hosts decide to end their facilitation and leave their breakout room to return to the main room. At 5:30 PM, all of the breakout rooms are closed and members will be returned to the main room for the ‘post discussion party'.