From Beauty At Work:
Existential psychologist Dr. Clay Routledge, Vice President of Research at the Archbridge Institute, discusses the science of nostalgia, and why our yearning for beautiful memories is not simply an escape to the past but a vital resource for innovation.
In this first part of our conversation, Clay discusses:
- His childhood experiences of profound beauty
- How he came to pursue existential psychology
- Key findings from his research on nostalgia, including its motivating and surprisingly future-oriented nature
Brandon Vaidyanathan
Brandon Vaidyanathan, PhD, is a fellow at the Archbridge Institute. He is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and director of the Institutional Flourishing Lab at The Catholic University of America. His research examines the cultural dimensions of religious, commercial, and scientific institutions and has been widely published. His current research examines aesthetics and spirituality among scientists and how innovation occurs in the domains of religion and spirituality. Dr. Vaidyanathan earned his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Notre Dame. He is the founder of the media platform Beauty at Work, which includes a podcast and YouTube channel examining how beauty works and shapes the work we do.
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