Chapter
The Ugly Truth About Consumerism
22:48 - 26:05 (03:16)
The podcast hosts discuss the history of how consumers are sold to and the negative impact of consumerism on society. They acknowledge they might sound like old-timers, but argue that this kind of reporting on the dark side of consumerism is important.
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Vance Packard is remembered for his groundbreaking investigative journalism that exposed the disturbing reality of American society, through works such as The Hidden Persuaders and The Naked Society.
22:48 - 24:44 (01:55)
Investigative Journalism
Summary
Vance Packard is remembered for his groundbreaking investigative journalism that exposed the disturbing reality of American society, through works such as The Hidden Persuaders and The Naked Society. He wrote extensively about media manipulation, consumer privacy and the darker rituals of the ad industry.
ChapterThe Ugly Truth About Consumerism
EpisodeSelects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Economy
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss how the durability of consumer goods has decreased over time, despite offers for extended warranties, and how this affects consumers.
24:44 - 26:05 (01:20)
Consumer Goods
Summary
The hosts discuss how the durability of consumer goods has decreased over time, despite offers for extended warranties, and how this affects consumers.