In Defense of Nostalgia
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Nostalgia seems to be taking a beating lately, so I'd like to mount a defense for it. I will argue that some ages were better than others, and that not only is nostalgia not misplaced, but that a healthy dose of it, even if you already think the world is a grand place, is the key to making things even better.
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In defense of nostalgia – Lethargic Ramblings
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Pure nostalgia, anyone else impulse buy when you get that nostalgia tingle? : r/legostarwars
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More Than Nostalgia: In Defense Of Remakes & Re-Releases
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Millennial Generation Nostalgia Thesis Defense
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In Defense of Nostalgia
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What Is Nostalgia? And Is It Good for Your Health?
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Dougram kit rebranded as ROBOTECH DEFENSE FORCE by Revell. Nostalgia for Gearheads of the '90's.
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Nostalgia - Wikipedia
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Look back in joy: the power of nostalgia, Mental health
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Opinion The Roots of Trump Nostalgia - The New York Times
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PDF) Make America Great Again: From Neoliberalism to Nihilistic Nostalgia in Superior Donuts and Good People.
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Millennial Generation Nostalgia Thesis Defense
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Full article: Benefits of nostalgia in vulnerable populations