
In this episode, Rob and Don delve into the topic of Affluence in the Media. Where do our ideas of wealth come from? How does the media shape our ideas of what it is to be wealthy? And why is Richie Rich a post-apocalyptic warlord? All this, and Sigmund Freud’s Nephew are waiting for you in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.
- Closing Music:
Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt
Things Discussed:
1984
Orwell’s A, B, and C (The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism)
Dan Carlin
Capitalism vs Socialism
Edward Bernays
The Century of the Self
The Honeymooners
The Bickersons
Fibber McGee and Molly
Commando
Grunge Music
Undercover Boss
Dragon’s Den
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Product Placement
Cutthroat Kitchen
Top Gun Product Placement
Macross Vending Machine
AirForce Ones by Nelly
Life Lessons of an Ad Man -Rory Sullivan
School Choice Movement
Cognitive Dissonance
Behaviorism
Biological Determinism
Dark Conspiracy
Cyberpunk 2.0.2.0.
Richie Rich
Would like to have been a part of this episode. I disagree with many of the points raised in your discussion (with all due respect). Enjoyed muchly regardless; I spend a lot of time at my computer (mechanical engineering designer and drafter) and I have ample time to absorb your podcasts.
>Would like to have been a part of this episode. I disagree with many of the points raised in your discussion
Well…. we DO have a comment section…. *hint hint*
A lot of what’s said in these shows is our own opinions and theories, and a big reason for doing the podcast is to get them out there so’s we can test them against other theories.
Don C.