Suspended Animations:
A Collection of Essays by Jack Leuenberger
(An in-depth look at shifting cultural trends from the Millennial era to the rise of Gen Z, told through the lens of pop culture, politics, and social phenomena)
Some specific things discussed in Suspended Animations:
-the rise of technology and its relationship to literature
-9/11 and its sociopsychological aftermath, race relations
-modern dating, Tinder, “hookup culture”
-mental health stigma, the rise of anxiety
-“niche” media, the wondrous power of music
And, perhaps most importantly…
-the importance of empathy in a harsh modern world
Some broad questions explored in Suspended Animations:
-How does Millennial culture differ from the culture of Generation Z?
-Is Generation Z well-equipped to navigate the future political landscape?
-Are we more, or less, connected than ever before?
-What does the media we consume say about us as a whole?
-What does it mean to be “American” in the 21st century?
And, perhaps most importantly…
-Why won’t the world ever be the same?
Links:
Word file: Suspended_Animations_Jack_Leuenberger
PDF: Suspended_Animations_Jack_Leuenberger
EPUB file: Suspended_Animations_Jack_Leuenberger
Email- Contact Jack at mkdx@iup.edu or jackhl8099@gmail.com