27.10.23What Happens Next?Can Escapism Be Good for Us? | 91
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Whether through television, books, games, films or music, escapism serves as a crucial element of the human experience.
This week, Dr Susan Carland and her expert guests explore different forms of escapism, from pseudo-nostalgia, to live action role-playing and video games, to reality TV.
Author <a href="http://www.michaelwclune.com/">Michael W Clune</a> makes a vital distinction between healthy escapism and addiction.
Monash University Business School Associate Professor <a href="https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/davide-orazi?utm_campaign=RESCH_BUS&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Orazi_website_oct_australia">Davide Orazi</a> explains the appeal of pseudo-nostalgia and live action role-playing.
Cultural critic <a href="http://www.clembastow.com/">Dr Clem Bastow</a> discusses the ways we can use escapism to learn about ourselves.
Monash Arts lecturer <a href="https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/whitney-monaghan?utm_campaign=RESCH_ART&utm_source=omny_studio&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=Monaghan_website_oct_australia">Dr Whitney Monaghan</a> argues that we bring our full selves into our interactions with media. Are we really escaping anything after all?
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