Greg Dember
Independent researcher and writer on popular culture and media, co-author of the 'What is Metamodern' project, noted for analyzing metamodern sensibilities in film, music, and philosophy.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 38min
Sincerity, irony and metamodernism
Greg Dember, independent researcher and writer on popular culture and co-author of the What is Metamodern project. He explores metamodernism’s return to feeling and interiority while keeping postmodern playfulness. Conversations range from Fleabag’s mix of distancing and vulnerability to object-oriented ontology, anthropomorphism in design, and whether metamodernism is a new cultural turn.
Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 16min
#4 Greg Dember: Metamodernism and the Defence of Interiority
Greg Dember, a Seattle-based musician and researcher on metamodernism, explores the cultural landscape shaping contemporary thought. He defines metamodernism as a response to postmodernism, emphasizing the significance of interiority and felt experience. The conversation highlights how artists like Sufjan Stevens and filmmakers like the Daniels weave irony with earnestness to create deep emotional connections. Dember also shares his 11 methods for recognizing metamodern art, illustrating the movement's presence from indie culture to mainstream icons like Billie Eilish.
