From the rise of reality TV and influencer culture to the constant bombardment of advertising messages, it seems that our culture is more focused on the self than ever before. But how did we get here? In this episode, I continue the exploration of the cult of self from the perspective of how our obsession with self has shaped the advertising industry throughout the 20th and 21st century, including the rise of reality tv and the influencer economy.
Listen in as I discuss the concept of "selfie dysmorphia" and how it has become a pervasive issue, leading many to seek out extreme measures to achieve an idealized version of themselves. I also take a dive into the history of advertising and propaganda from the nephew of Freud himself, how religion has shaped our relationship with the self, and how the advent of the computer and the internet has contributed to the cult of the self . Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride!
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