Nostalgia and the future

The pandemic zeitgeist

This episode reflects on the contents of the book in light of the pandemic outbreak.

Nostalgia and the future

Nostalgia is as much a longing for the past, as it is a way to the future. This episode discusses the relationship between nostalgia and the future, critically observing the ideal of progress of the second half of the 20th century.

The end of work?

In this episode we discuss the end of work and the prospect of a "post-employment" society.

Hipsters (will save the world?)

In this episode we talk about hipsters and the meaning of "progressive nostalgia".

The Good Life

In this episode we take a closer look at the notion of the "good life" and how it is described in the book.