
Alessandro Gerosa
Author of 'The Hipster Economy: Taste and Authenticity in Late Modern Capitalism (UCL Press, 2024)'
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Feb 27, 2024 • 49min
Alessandro Gerosa, "The Hipster Economy: Taste and Authenticity in Late Modern Capitalism (UCL Press, 2024)
Explore the influence of authenticity on consumer habits, urban development, and the resurgence of craft industries in late modern capitalism. Delve into the complexities of the hipster economy and its impact on various industries. Uncover the challenges faced in 2023 and the potential for positive change in 2024. Analyze the historical roots of the hipster aesthetic and its parallels with past movements. Discuss the intersection of aesthetics, values, and content integrity in the digital realm.

Feb 27, 2024 • 49min
Alessandro Gerosa, "The Hipster Economy: Taste and Authenticity in Late Modern Capitalism (UCL Press, 2024)
Delving into the hipster economy, the podcast discusses the pursuit of authenticity in modern capitalism across various consumption habits. It explores the influence of authenticity on urban areas, emergence of neo-craft industries, and impact on societal values. The chapters navigate contradictions within the hipster economy, winners and losers in consumption trends, affordability issues, and the evolution of counter-cultural movements.