Alon Confino

Alon Confino is a scholar known for his work on collective memory, which explores how groups remember their past and shape their identities. He emphasizes that collective memory is not just a straightforward recollection of events but involves interpretation, emotions, and cultural narratives. Confino argues that these shared memories influence how societies understand themselves and engage with their history, impacting everything from national identity to political discourse. By examining the ways communities remember, he highlights the importance of memory in shaping social cohesion and cultural continuity.