Othrwise: Why Do We Feel Nostalgia (Online)

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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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