Selling Our Souls Pt. 2
The entertainment industry’s role in commodifying identity and culture.
Episode Description
In Part 2 of Selling Our Souls, Josh Brandon delves into the entertainment industry’s influence on societal values and cultural identity. From Hollywood to social media, Josh examines how entertainment commodifies identity, reshaping how we perceive ourselves and others.
Through insightful commentary, this episode highlights how the pursuit of profit in entertainment often comes at the expense of authenticity, challenging listeners to rethink their consumption habits and the cultural narratives they support.
Series Overview:
Modern society constantly asks us to compromise values for convenience, profit, and acceptance. In Selling Our Souls, Josh Brandon delves into the commodification of morality, exploring how corporate culture, entertainment, and technology influence ethics and reshape societal values. This four-part series is a thought-provoking examination of what we trade—and what it costs us.
🎙️ Keywords: Entertainment industry, commodification, cultural identity, societal values, authenticity, media influence
🎯 Hashtags: #OverthinkingEverything #SellingOurSouls #EntertainmentCulture #JoshBrandon #CriticalThinking #CulturalIdentity
📚 Category Tags: Society, Ethics, Entertainment, Culture
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Hi! I’m Josh Brandon, a voice actor, performer, writer, and the host of Overthinking Everything. On this channel, I take you on a journey of critical thinking, diving deep into the origins of ideas, societal dynamics, and personal transformation. My show explores everything from history, philosophy, and psychology to religion, current events, and even conspiracy theories—always with a dash of wit and snark to keep it entertaining.
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