Metamodernism
This thread explores metamodernism as a cultural and philosophical framework—the oscillation between modern sincerity and postmodern irony, and its connections to Benjamin’s dialectical thinking.
References
| Reference | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vermeulen & van den Akker | To create | Metamodernism manifesto |
| Benjamin and Metamodernism | Exists | Connections to dialectical images |
| Post-postmodern philosophy | To gather | Contemporary developments |
People
| Person | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Timotheus Vermeulen | To create | Metamodernism theorist |
| Robin van den Akker | To create | Metamodernism theorist |
| David Foster Wallace | To create | New sincerity precursor |
Concepts
| Concept | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oscillation | To create | Between modern and postmodern |
| Informed Naivety | To create | Knowing yet hoping |
| New Sincerity | To create | Post-ironic engagement |
| Reconstructive Hope | To create | Beyond critique to building |
Notes & Research
Praxis
- Document metamodern sensibility in the project
- Connect to regenerative futures
- Explore cultural production and music
- Map relationship to Benjamin’s dialectics
Immediate Direction
Questions to answer:
- How does metamodernism frame the overall project?
- What is the relationship to regenerative futures?
- How does this connect to cultural production and music?
Entry points
- Benjamin and Metamodernism
- Music and Sound — Cultural production