The Nostalgia Paradox: Why We Crave a Simpler Time A recent survey found that 67 percent of Americans yearn to go back to a time "before everyone was 'plugged in. '" But what does this sentiment really mean?
Psychologist Clay Routledge, who conducted the survey, suggests that nostalgia serves as a coping mechanism for life's complexities.
By allowing us to step outside the present moment and appreciate a broader picture, nostalgia can provide temporary relief from anxiety and uncertainty.