nostalgisia
Nostalgisia is a term used in contemporary cultural analysis to describe a heightened, media-mediated form of nostalgia characterized by a bittersweet longing for the past that is both personal and shared. It refers to an affective state in which past eras are curated and reexperienced through present-day technologies, creating a sense of connection to a time that feels familiar yet distant.
The term has appeared in recent cultural criticism and online discourse to explain how digital platforms curate,
Characteristics include the fusion of individual memory with collective cultural artifacts, an aestheticization of bygone eras,
Expressions of nostalgisia appear in retro fashion and design, curated playlists and social feeds, reboots and