The Zeitgeist: Recent Episodes
Alessandro Gandini
A podcast inspired by the book "Zeitgeist Nostalgia", by Alessandro Gandini. See: https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com/zer0-books/our-books/zeitgeist-nostalgia
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.
In this episode we discuss the end of work and the prospect of a "post-employment" society.
In this episode we take a closer look at the notion of the "good life" and how it is described in the book.
A closer look at nostalgia, the key concept underpinning the book: its history and its interpretation.
A brief introduction to "Zeitgeist Nostalgia", looking at the role of work in the Brexit referendum and the Trump 2016 election.