THE COOLEST VIDEO ESSAYS WE'VE WATCHED LATELY
From performative men to pumpkin spice: Five videos to make you think twice.
WHY GEN Z IS BURNT OUT BEFORE THEY’VE EVEN ENTERED THE WORKFORCE
If you wanna understand why so many Gen Zs feel burnt out before starting their careers, this video explores the pressure, uncertainty, economics, and expectations driving it.
SOURCE: https://youtu.be/3xosRVxzjgA?si=dHlfQdzXNVeROato
The pumpkin spice industrial complex 🎃 & the commodification of fall
If you wanna understand how autumn went from a season to a full-blown aesthetic and consumer industry, this video explores the commodification of fall and our obsession with pumpkin spice.
SOURCE: https://youtu.be/3X80z6Hh1x4?si=CjGvKkWG7MXoU9Nw
The Recession of Creativity
If you wanna understand why creativity feels like it's declining, this video looks at how money, algorithms, corporations, and risk-averse industries are changing the way we create.
SOURCE: https://youtu.be/46ya7lXCO_E?si=Ag-xQauRbkCHHGW2
Let's Explore the "Performative Male" Trend
If you wanna understand the rise of the "performative male" and why some men's interests, aesthetics, and personalities can feel like they're curated for social approval, this video breaks it down.
SOURCE: https://youtu.be/T_hImL8WEMg?si=UWgNqGXIzsNUM2gd
Why Does Everyone Like Dolly Parton?
If you wanna understand how Dolly Parton became one of the most universally loved celebrities, this video explores her image, authenticity, business savvy, music, and cultural impact.
SOURCE: https://youtu.be/LM_owo7TvuU?si=-5-3lq4ZFnUCmeui