- 15 Aug 2012 18:04
#14032550
Our gods speak to us as if we were children, and we respond by never growing up
(ie. marketing destroys epistemology)
http://www.cbc.ca/ageofpersuasion/archives/
I just discovered this series of radio podcasts, produced by CBC, and was excited about listing to them.
It's an exploration of the impact that marketing/advertising/branding has had on the last century of humanity, especially in the USA.
I listened to two episodes but I won't be listening to any more. I was hoping this "educational" podcast would be a critique of the Modern mass-behaviorist project that is public opinion management. But instead, it's a nostalgic celebration of the worst kind of propaganda to come out of capitalist societies.
The host even states, matter-of-factly, that only dummies can get "fooled" by advertising. In my opinion, this makes the show de-educational: it might actually remove some logical thoughts that might be lodged in your head.
I just discovered this series of radio podcasts, produced by CBC, and was excited about listing to them.
It's an exploration of the impact that marketing/advertising/branding has had on the last century of humanity, especially in the USA.
The Age of Persuasion explores the countless ways marketers permeate your life, from media, art, and language, to politics, religion, and fashion.
I listened to two episodes but I won't be listening to any more. I was hoping this "educational" podcast would be a critique of the Modern mass-behaviorist project that is public opinion management. But instead, it's a nostalgic celebration of the worst kind of propaganda to come out of capitalist societies.
The host even states, matter-of-factly, that only dummies can get "fooled" by advertising. In my opinion, this makes the show de-educational: it might actually remove some logical thoughts that might be lodged in your head.
Our gods speak to us as if we were children, and we respond by never growing up
(ie. marketing destroys epistemology)