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367: Michael Easter—Scarcity Brain

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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The Phenomenon of Waiting in Line for a Picture

This chapter explores the phenomenon of people waiting in line for a long time to take a picture next to a sign. It discusses the motivations behind this behavior, including the desire for social points on Instagram and the ancient drive for status and belonging. The chapter also explores how cultural spaces are now designing themselves with Instagram photos in mind.

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