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How Superficiality Won: The Story Of How The Separation Of Looks And Substance Happened.

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Ever wonder what happened to substance? In music? Art? People? lol In this week's episode I break down theories from thinkers like Stuart Ewen and more about how appearances separated from substance.

This episode is for you if:

  • You want to hear my thoughts on HBO's "Fake Famous" and the rise of influencers and celebrities buying fake followers for engagement.
  • You want to trace back how American culture became so focused on appearances.
  • You care about having substance in culture and business.

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    Stuart Ewen "All Consuming Images"  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465001017?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d

    Zara Doc (It's amazon Prime not Youtube my bad):

    https://www.amazon.com/Zara-Worlds-Richest-Armancio-Ortega/dp/B07C84TSLB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=zara&qid=1613081816&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

    Christian Dior Autobiography:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/1851779787?ref=exp_alexwolf_dp_vv_d

    Picture I reference of brownstone in Stuart Ewen book:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFAMIc9F-phpUgVSUheP4doE2vPuwXfs/view?usp=sharing

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