After Hours March 13, 2024
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Mar 13, 2024 
In this discussion with Dolly Chugh, a professor at NYU Stern and author of "A More Just Future," the team tackles the pressures of woke capitalism. Is it wise to adapt to these trends or resist them? They unpack the risks and rewards. The conversation flows into midlife crises, exploring why they often hit us as we age and how societal expectations play a role. With a focus on mental health and the complexities of life in our 40s and 50s, listeners gain insight into coping with life's ups and downs.
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Dixie Beer Rebranding
- Dixie Beer, a New Orleans brand, rebranded in 2020 due to its name's association with the Confederacy.
- The rebranding aimed to broaden the customer base but faced backlash, mainly from non-customers.
Performative Wokeness
- "Woke capitalism" is often performative, focusing on marginal issues that don't deeply affect most customers.
- The debate is fueled by vocal minorities, while the majority remains indifferent.
Paradox Mindset
- Many corporate decisions feel monumental due to the pressure to choose sides in polarized debates.
- A paradox mindset, accepting contradictory truths simultaneously, can ease decision-making.
