AirTalk: Why Do We Get Nostalgic Over Outdated Objects?

Today on AirTalk, we are joined by San Francisco-based clinical psychologist Dr. Kate Cummins to talk nostalgic objects, specifically ones that aren’t ‘of the times,’ and why exactly they still serve a purpose in our lives.

You know the sadness you feel for losing something, in particular something you’ve had for years For example, landlines used to be people’s gateway to the outside world, connecting with anyone around the world just by clicking some buttons. But in a world with smartphones, landlines have become obsolete, just like many other items that are considered of its time. So what exactly goes on inside our brains when we’re grappling with the fact that we no longer need something because it’s viewed as functionally obsolete in a ever-evolving world? Well today we dig into that!

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