Moderated by Paul Levitt. Arthur Kopit begins by talking about an aspect of nostalgia and states two types of nostalgia: definition of the word and assumption of the habits of another era. Kopit then provides a list of things that will probably disappear and be nostalgic for. Richard W. B. Lewis talks about the definition of nostalgia, which he defines as homesickness. Inger Schneier Hoffmann talks about how nostalgia is not just nostalgia for the past, losses, or place, but a longing for a more perfect state. Then a discussion about nostalgia between the panelists begins, followed by questions from the audience.
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Moderated by Paul Levitt. Arthur Kopit begins by talking about an aspect of nostalgia and states two types of nostalgia: definition of the word and assumption of the habits of another era. Kopit then provides a list of things that will probably disappear and be nostalgic for. Richard W. B. Lewis talks about the definition of nostalgia, which he defines as homesickness. Inger Schneier Hoffmann talks about how nostalgia is not just nostalgia for the past, losses, or place, but a longing for a more perfect state. Then a discussion about nostalgia between the panelists begins, followed by questions from the audience.
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