Sociologist and Author
Dr. Elizabeth Currid-Halkett is a renowned sociologist researching urban culture and the sociology of fashion, often discussing the allure of decline in various societal contexts.
From dystopian fiction to reality TV breakups, audiences can't look away from collapse. Dr. Jonathan Gottschall, Dr. Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, and Dr. Neil Postman examine why we're so drawn to watching civilizations — and relationships — fall apart, and whether that fascination helps us cope or just distracts us from fixing what's actually broken.
