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Lauren Berlant

Lauren Berlant

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    “sometimes an obit can frame the work of a person's life in such a way, which is why this link over a wikipedia entry or university page for this scholar. Berlant is most known for coining the term cruel optimism — a condition where the objects of our desire actively prevent our flourishing, even as we remain attached to them. her work can be a dense read, but the reward is satisfying, infuriating and invigorating.”

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