Diaspora SF

Living in a ....bipolar... branded....culture

So, two websites that pitch somewhat of a different message inspired me to write this. Actually, I think if you really read into their statements and editorial, than you will most likely find out that American society and its mainstream culture (which sometimes feels like an anomaly) has been either saturated by corporate branding, or, that public discourse is thirsty for even more branded culture and materialism.
Shit, I won't lie, I've fallen victim to some dope brands, and have been addicted to material culture. Although I think trying to find a balance is key. Being aware of where products are made, and how they are made is important. I would assume that everyone's lifestyle and culture, or sub-culture, or counter-culture, or whatever the fuck you want to call that stuff, is made up of some copy and paste, branding, and aesthetic influences. Its nuts how all these fashion, technology, music, film, book, blogs, tv, radio, podcast.....and so on, are fed upon lots of this branded culture.
Check out Adbusters and Brand Infection and decide for yourself.
Its been an interesting phenomenon, and will only get more interesting and comlex!

posted by diasporasf @ 8:40 PM