The Polyester Podcast
Underconsumption Core, Recession Pop & Projecting Meaning Onto Poverty
Jul 21, 2024
Exploring underconsumption core and recession pop, the hosts discuss the projection of meaning onto poverty. They question whether society should romanticize frugality and delve into how social media shapes our self-narratives. The podcast touches on music reflecting economic climates and the influence of cultural shifts on our consumption patterns.
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- Under Consumption Core challenges excessive consumerism by promoting minimalistic living.
- Recession Pop in music reflects economic hardship through hedonistic themes, offering escapism for listeners.
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Under Consumption Core Trend on TikTok
Under Consumption Core, a trend on TikTok, is challenging overconsumption and promoting living within one's means. Users showcase minimalism with examples like owning only two pairs of shoes and using rags instead of paper towels. The trend aims to critique excessive consumerism and emphasize the possibility of contentment with fewer possessions.
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