Colette Shade

In this discussion, Colette Shade, author of 'Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything', reminisces about the buoyant spirit of the 1990s. She highlights the stark contrast between that optimism and today's prevalent pessimism, with a focus on cultural phenomena like the Y2K aesthetic. The conversation delves into societal shifts, such as the move from VW Beetles to SUVs and the impact of economic bubbles. Shade also reflects on the cultural contradictions of the early 2000s and the lasting influence of the tech boom on modern perspectives.

Colette Shade, author of the bestselling book *Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything*, dives into the transformative tech landscape of the 2000s. She reflects on the dot-com bubble and the whirlwind of early social media, illustrating how those chaotic days shaped today's hyper-surveilled, algorithm-driven world. Colette discusses the optimism surrounding early tech, the aesthetic influence of colorful gadgets like the iMac, and the cultural shifts that followed the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the need for accountability in the industry.

Colette Shade, author of 'Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything,' joins to dissect millennial nostalgia for the late 90s and early 2000s. She explores the sharp contrast between the era's optimism and the subsequent pessimism of the 21st century. The conversation dives into how the anxiety around the Y2K bug mirrored deeper material concerns. Shade also highlights the evolution of music and pop culture, critiquing early 2000s representations of sexuality and identity, while emphasizing the lasting impacts of key events like 9/11 on cultural perceptions.

Colette Shade, author of "Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything," offers an engaging sociopolitical critique of the early 2000s. She reflects on the rise of neoliberalism and the California ideology amid pop culture phenomena like butterfly clips and Lindsay Lohan. Shade highlights how the optimism of the internet era contrasted with the harsh realities leading up to the Great Recession. Personal anecdotes enrich the discussion as they explore the interplay between culture and politics, revealing a nostalgic yet critical view of a transformative decade.

Colette Shade, author of "Y2K: How the 2000s Became Everything," reflects on the cultural landscape at the millennium's turn, contrasting past optimism with today's disillusionment. Tim Shorrock, a journalist specializing in South Korea and U.S. foreign policy, discusses the current political crisis involving President Yoon Seok-yeol's controversial martial law declaration. He sheds light on public protests, impeachment proceedings, and the complicated dynamics of South Korea’s alliances with Japan and the U.S., set against rising tensions from North Korea.