Sunday, July 20, 2014

Popular Culture

At concerts, people experience collective effervescence, which is the emotional energy one receives from taking part in social gatherings. 


Conspicuous consumption is status displays that show off one's wealth through conspicuous consumption of goods and services. Consumption is particularly lavish, lacking obvious utility, or wasteful. Diamond "grills" are just for show, not practicality.


Consumerism is an ideology that promotes the acquisition of goods and services ever-greater amounts. It propers the insatiable belief that we need what we do not have. Ironically, the brand "Obey" points out consumerism, while partaking in its encouragement. 


Contrary to popular belief, the Sleeper Curve states that popular culture is getting more mentally challenging as the medium evolves. Video games improve abstract problem-solving skills. 


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