Consumerism and Corporate America
Thomas Frank, editor of The Baffler Magazine, spoke about the variety of “faux populisms” in the United States. He focused particularly on h… read more
Thomas Frank, editor of The Baffler Magazine, spoke about the variety of “faux populisms” in the United States. He focused particularly on how advertising fools people into thinking they have more choices than ever when in reality media and corporate giants manipulate their desires and interests to their own benefit. He also showed several television commercials. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. close
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