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Hauntology

Definition:
A concept introduced by Jacques Derrida to describe the persistence of elements from the past in the present, often in the form of spectral or ghostly traces.

Key Attributes:

  • Spectral Presence: Elements from the past that linger in the present
  • Temporal Disjunction: Disrupts linear notions of time
  • Cultural Memory: Reflects collective and individual memories

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