Lauren Berlant

“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.”