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Tech Won't Save Us

How Foreverism Degrades Our Culture w/ Grafton Tanner

Feb 22, 2024
57:14
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Exploring the dangers of leveraging nostalgia, the podcast delves into the impact of foreverism on cultural franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. It questions the purpose behind constant reboots and remakes, reflecting on societal implications of nostalgia amidst economic uncertainties. The discussion also explores cinematic constraints, corporate influence on popular properties, and the implications of technology, storytelling, and politics influenced by nostalgia and foreverism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Foreverism challenges traditional nostalgia by perpetually reviving past ideas for commercial gain.
  • Nostalgia has transitioned from a human emotion to a marketing tactic exploited by capitalism.

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The Impact of Foreverism on Nostalgia and Commercialism

Foreverism, as discussed in the podcast, challenges the notion of nostalgia by suggesting that it is not just about looking to the past but about continually reviving and consuming past ideas. The conversation delves into how foreverism perpetuates the commercial cycle, where intellectual properties are constantly rehashed to cater to consumer demand. The discussion highlights the impact of this phenomenon on popular franchises like Star Wars and explores whether this strategy of eternal rejuvenation truly serves a cultural or commercial purpose in the long run.

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