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 research fellow at the Archbridge Institute and host of the Beauty At Work podcast. He is also an associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and director of the Institutional Flourishing Lab at The Catholic University of America. Follow his work@brvnathan.