Gen Z is feeling nostalgic. Experts say it might be a good thing

An old song playing on the radio. The revival of a fashion trend from 30 years ago. "Historical nostalgia, which Gen Z seems to really be experiencing a lot of, is this sense of longing for a time that predates them," Routledge said. "To me, nostalgia can be thought of really as a combination of emotion and cognition," Routledge said.