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I think this goes along with the (perhaps perceived) increase in self-centeredness in society.
by kaendfinger 8y ago
I think this goes along with the (perhaps perceived) increase in self-centeredness in society.
- mc32 8y agoOr just a general idea of mooching off of someone for free for very little in return. Apparently, it’s a bit of a con with most influencers, but for a select few who actually do move the dial.
- JetSpiegel 8y agoThis is the entire advertising industry in a nutshell, and that funds Google.
- cityhomesteader 8y ago> and that funds Google. ... and the atlantic and most newspapers, media companies and even this site. Welcome to the consumer economy where trying to "influence" consumers to consume is the name of the game. Advertising is at the heart of everything in our society from technology to politics to news. We don't even realize it most of the time because it's all around us like air.
- rland 8y agoI think there needs to be some new word for this ill. Advertising is only necessary because of the breakdown of social trust that comes with fungible living in this individualized, modern world of ours. I think this nebulous ill of "advertising" extends far beyond ad tech, ad agencies, and media and right into the structure of society and the human condition itself.
- albertgoeswoof 8y agoWhat does an increase in self centredness in society mean? Did people in the past do everything for the benefit of society somehow
- 21 8y agoIt means that we live in an age were basic needs (for most) are taken care of with very little work. In the past you needed to rely heavily on the community for survival (food & protection from others)