@nostalgicsage.bsky.social
I’m a scientist who has dedicated his life in an attempt to unravel the hidden depths of the emotion called “Nostalgia” in all it’s manifestations. I use this app to write my study logs.
Log #8- Nostalgia and Rain
Rain (a personal favorite of mine) seems to also resonate strongly for people in regards to nostalgia. Something many people remember. Being a child, stuck inside. Perhaps it reminds you of long gaming sessions? Positive or negative , rain can make us nostalgic.
Was peak gameboy imho. Backlight, rechargeable. Big library. Slick design. *chef kiss*
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Log #7 -Nostalgia’s Purpose
Many questions about Nostalgia are constantly being studied, a big one is “Whats the purpose?”
While it’s just a theory, many believe its to help connect who we were with who we are. To help connect past to present. A thread of self to follow back to our inner child.
Log #6 - Nostalgia and Dreams
Nostalgia and its resonance seems to also have some correlation to dreams. It seems dreams can pull from one’s nostalgic reservoir bringing us back to times/locations, or even interact with those gone. Deeper than just normal memories, nostalgia etches on your heart.
Log #5 - Intro to The 3 types.
In my last log I stated that nostalgia comes in 3 types. They are
Personal- Tied to you and your life only.
Group- Bigger global event that affects generations. (ex: Y2K)
Secondary- Interesting feeling. Where you are nostalgic for a time or place you never been.
Log #4 - Intro to types of Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a very peculiar emotion. Not only does it resonate differently with each person, but it comes in three types. Personal, group, and secondary. The term “Point of Resonance” (PoR) is used to explain what type you feel.
I.E “My PoR is personal.”
Log #3 - Intro to Resonance
Nostalgia by its very existence, is a subjective emotion. It’s tied to one’s personal experiences and memories. The strength of the emotional pull of nostalgia for an individual is known as its “resonance” and its different for each person depending on various variables
Log #2 - Intro to Polarity
Years of study into Nostalgia has lead us to the knowledge that nostalgia possesses “polarities” positive or negative. A majority of nostalgia tends to hover in the middle of the two extremes. Causing most people to consider nostalgia “bittersweet”
Log # 1- History
The term “Nostalgia” is believed to be coined by a Swiss doctor named Johannes Hofer.
He used the word in his dissertation about Swiss mercenaries who were separated from their families& homes. The term comes from Greek,
Nostos (return) and algos (pain)
Bittersweet begins…
Log # 0- Introduction
To whom ever finds my logs in the future.
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion. It resonates both positively and negatively. I have been long fascinated by nostalgia. It even transcends time, & feel nostalgic for things we’re not around for. I seek to understand this…nostalgia.