Hauntology is a way of looking at the past and present combined. To explain it in a simple way, think of it like a ghost from the past or present. You can still see it, but it's not real anymore. You can remember it and learn from it, but you can't actually touch or feel it. A good example of hauntology is when you visit a place that used to be busy and lively, but now it's quiet and empty. You can still see the memories of what it was like before, but it's gone now.