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| 208: Who’s responsible when the majority of students fail a class? | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:19:25 | |
In episode 208, Charis and Eugene discuss the case of an NYU professor's contract termination after the school received a number of student complaints. They talk about teaching methodologies and some of the ways schools are lacking. At N.Y.U., Students Were Failing Organic Chemistry. Who Was to Blame? by Stephanie Saul | |||
| 207: How does urban planning impact the “energy” of a city? | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:20:41 | |
In episode 207, Eugene highlights the significant role of urban planning in setting the “energy” of a city. One short question to get at the heart of this: How is usage mixed in a city? | |||
| 199: Pierogis and buy nothing | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:41:47 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss Buy Nothing groups/movement and what a change in platform means for their participants. They also talk about Kevin LaBuz’s article “Grandma’s Pierogis” about how corporate culture is created and knowledge passed on. 00:04:47 Buy nothing 00:20:49 Pierogis #107 - Grandma’s Pierogies from Below the Line by Kevin LaBuz Buy Nothing exploded on Facebook — now it wants a platform of its own by Mia Sato Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. | |||
| 109: Feeling no pleasure in music and the anatomy of a TikTok hit | 22 Nov 2019 | 00:48:59 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about musical anhedonia, the condition where people feel no pleasure in music, and whether that has implications on the world of audio. They also discuss the anatomy of a TikTok hit and what kind of music goes viral on that platform. 00:00:55 Musical anhedonia 00:27:34 TikTok hits 00:41:19 Banter https://reallifemag.com/vox-populi/ https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-anatomy-of-a-tiktok-hit/ | |||
| 108: Streaming services and tokenism | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:45:58 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about Disney+ and Apple TV+, two new streaming services, launching with series that cost an unprecedented amount of money per episode to make. They also discuss tokenism: what it is, how to deal with it, and whether there are silver linings to it. 00:01:16 Streaming services 00:16:42 Tokenism 00:37:16 Banter https://qz.com/1735700/apple-and-disney-are-creating-an-explosion-of-tv-series-budgets/ | |||
| 107: New tech is a hard sell and rich people are really lucky | 02 Nov 2019 | 00:48:48 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss why new technology is difficult to convince people to adopt. They also talk about the habits of the ultra wealthy as well as a new study that shows a key factor in becoming very rich is luck. 00:01:20 Ultra wealthy 00:27:22 New tech 00:44:45 Banter https://www.technologyreview.com/s/610395/if-youre-so-smart-why-arent-you-rich-turns-out-its-just-chance/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/17/style/rich-people-things.html https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/tech/ https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/10/17/18647521/capitalism-age-of-addiction-phone-david-courtwright www.maekan.com | |||
| 106: TikTok content moderation issues and Adobe blocks Venezuelan users | 22 Oct 2019 | 00:46:21 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about TikTok hiring a law firm to advise them on their content moderation policies due to increasing scrutiny of the app. They also discuss Adobe being required to block Venezuelan users from their products due to the latest sanctions on the country. 00:01:24 TikTok 00:19:32 Adobe 00:31:54 Banter https://stratechery.com/2019/the-china-cultural-clash/ | |||
| 105: Forever 21 bankruptcy and esports apparel monetization | 10 Oct 2019 | 00:50:19 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss Forever 21 filing for bankruptcy and the evolving role of shopping malls. They also talk about the monetization of esports apparel and the possibilities for brands within the gaming industry. 00:01:22 Forever 21 00:20:12 Esports apparel 00:40:15 Banter https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/business/forever-21-bankruptcy.html https://hypebeast.com/2019/9/esports-apparel-fashion-adidas-ninja-nike | |||
| 104: The MacArthur Grant and luxury’s position on climate crisis activism | 04 Oct 2019 | 00:52:21 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about the 2019 MacArthur Grant winners and how money supports innovative work. They also discuss Greta Thunberg, LVMH’s Bernard Arnault’s comments about her, and the relationship between luxury and climate crisis activists. 00:01:11 The MacArthur Grant 00:21:48 Luxury and climate crisis 00:41:21 Banter Links https://www.businessinsider.com/macarthur-fellowship-genius-grant-winners-2019-9 | |||
| 103: Influencer grammar and YouTube verification | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:58:56 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about whether good grammar matters, especially when it comes to material written by southeast Asian influencers. They also discuss YouTube’s announcement regarding overhauling its verification program and then the quick walk-back of that announcement. 00:02:42 Influencer grammar 00:21:57 YouTube verification 00:43:15 Banter Links https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/style/influencer-grammar-watchdog-accounts-southeast-asia.html https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/19/youtube-overhauls-its-problematic-verification-program/ www.maekan.com | |||
| 102: Posthumous collections and unionizing | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:45:13 | |
Charis and Eugene discuss Frances Bean Cobain launching the “Kurt Was Here” clothing collection and what the purpose is of releasing posthumous products. They also talk about the union drive occurring at Kickstarter and how unions can function within companies. 00:03:04 Posthumous work 00:19:00 Unions Links https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kurt-cobain-clothing-collection-881429/ https://slate.com/technology/2019/09/kickstarter-turmoil-union-drive-historic-tech-industry.html www.maekan.com | |||
| 101: Special edition ft. personal questions | 10 Sep 2019 | 00:46:31 | |
Eugene and Charis celebrate making it to 100 episodes by taking one week off to ask each other hard-hitting big picture questions about creativity plus some lightning round either or questions. 00:03:20 Big questions 00:34:55 Lightning round Links https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/story/career-myths-making-good-money-means-selling-out-creatively/ https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/carly-ayres-the-end-of-hawraf-graphic-design-180319 | |||
| 100: Products for older people and disability access | 05 Sep 2019 | 00:46:40 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about why products for older people are poorly designed and how to include older people in the design process. They also discuss Johanna Hedva’s disability access rider and why constructing society around what we often see to be niche groups is actually the best course of action. 00:03:10 Older people 00:28:11 Disability access Links https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614167/why-are-products-for-older-people-so-ugly https://sickwomantheory.tumblr.com/post/187188672521/hedvas-disability-access-rider www.maekan.com | |||
| 198: Brunello Cucinelli slow growth and the Theranos trial | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:37:52 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about the attitude of the team behind the Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli toward growth and family business. They also discuss the conviction of Elizabeth Holmes, former founder and CEO of the health tech company Theranos, in a trial that ended in January. 00:04:19 Brunello Cucinelli 00:23:47 Theranos Brunello Cucinelli says 2021 growth spurt “not rational” by Luke Leitch The Dropout, a podcast hosted by Rebecca Jarvis produced by ABC News Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. | |||
| 099: The future of Diet Prada and the purpose of gender-neutral pronouns | 27 Aug 2019 | 00:43:49 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss the future of Diet Prada, the media company run by Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler that aims to hold the fashion industry accountable. They also talk about the use of gender-neutral pronouns and the possible effects shifting language can have on shifting culture. 00:01:30 Diet Prada 00:28:51 Pronouns Links https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/the-future-of-diet-prada https://www.wired.com/story/actually-gender-neutral-pronouns-can-change-a-culture/ www.maekan.com | |||
| 098: The memes and brands relationship and virtual influencers | 20 Aug 2019 | 00:47:00 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about the possible relationship between memes and brands as being top-down or bottom-up, giving the New York Times and Wendy’s as examples of each. They also discuss the new virtual influencer Liam Nikuro and what virtual influencer companies get right and what they could do better. 00:01:41 Memes and brands 00:22:39 Virtual influencers Links https://breakingsmart.substack.com/p/memes-brands-and-missions www.maekan.com | |||
| 097: The history and effect of the hipster | 01 Aug 2019 | 00:40:39 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss only one topic this week, but go all in on it. Greg Jackson’s essay“HipsterElegies” provides the starting point for a conversation on the history of the hipster and the importance of the hipster on the evolution of culture. 00:02:27 Effect of the hipster Links https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/reality-and-its-alternatives/articles/hipster-elegies www.maekan.com | |||
| 096: Peak podcast and the Bob Ross paintings mystery | 23 Jul 2019 | 00:51:44 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about whether we have reached peak podcast and, if not, what peak podcast would look like. They also discuss where the thousands of Bob Ross paintings are, what his appeal has been in the last five years, and how people are seeking hope wherever they can. 00:02:27 Peak podcast 00:31:46 Bob Ross Links https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/style/why-are-there-so-many-podcasts.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/12/arts/bob-ross-paintings-mystery.html www.maekan.com | |||
| 095: Instagram combats bullying and the millennial art market | 17 Jul 2019 | 00:48:42 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss measures Instagram as a platform is taking to combat bullying and more generally what bullying looks like. They also talk about how the art market is changing to attract younger collectors, as well as the company Otis which is about investing in“alternativeassets”. Timestamps 00:03:49 Instagram combats bullying 00:24:26 Millennial art market Links https://news.artnet.com/market/how-to-sell-to-millennials-1581577 https://time.com/5619999/instagram-mosseri-bullying-artificial-intelligence/ www.maekan.com | |||
| 094: What photographers owe subjects and smartphones are either killing or saving the planet | 09 Jul 2019 | 00:47:39 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about what the relationship between a photographer and their subjects looks like, according to four different photographers. They also discuss two articles that seem to take a different stance on the smartphone—it’s either a planet killer or a global savior. 00:06:07 Photographers and subjects 00:28:07 Killer/savior smartphones Links: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-photographers-owe-subjects-four-photographers-weigh https://www.fastcompany.com/90165365/smartphones-are-wrecking-the-planet-faster-than-anyone-expected https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-environment-consumption/ www.maekan.com | |||
| 093: Gaming subscriptions and changing women’s football | 02 Jul 2019 | 00:57:42 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss whether gaming subscriptions can possibly lead to more innovative and experimental video games. They also talk about what changing the rules and regulations of women’s football might do for the development of the game. 00:02:33 Gaming subscriptions 00:27:30 Women’s football Links: https://the18.com/soccer-entertainment/size-of-womens-soccer-fields-debate-hope-solo www.maekan.com | |||
| 092: Creative capital and teens on climate crisis | 26 Jun 2019 | 00:40:40 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about Aaron Rodgers coming on as partner in a new venture and growth capital fund. This piece of news links to a trend towards a broader consideration of creative capital and the possibilities for how creatives conduct business. They also discuss Greta Thunberg, a teenager in Sweden striking in order to call for something to be done about the climate crisis. 00:02:53 Creative capital 00:26:36 Teens on climate crisis Links: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/greta-thunberg-climate-crisis www.maekan.com | |||
| 091: Rei Kawakubo and the role of work | 18 Jun 2019 | 00:46:26 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss a recent WWD interview with Rei Kawakubo, founder of COMME des GARÇONS and Dover Street Market, where she makes distinctions between her relationship with fashion and business. They also talk about whether the role work now plays in people’s lives can be considered equivalent in any way to the role religion used to have. 00:02:53 Rei Kawakubo 00:26:36 The role of work Links: https://www.fastcompany.com/90350861/how-work-became-the-millennial-religion-of-choice www.maekan.com | |||
| 090: Experience as art and smart cities | 13 Jun 2019 | 00:43:05 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about art collective Meow Wolf and the concessions necessary to make art profitable. They also discuss the health of the Internet particularly as it pertains to the world’s population increasingly gathering in cities. 00:02:53 Experience as art 00:26:36 Internet health Links: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/05/01/magazine/meow-wolf-art-experience-economy.html https://internethealthreport.org/2019/the-power-of-cities/ www.maekan.com | |||
| 197: Attention and tribalism | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:46:23 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss what it means to pay close attention to anything. They also talk about the benefits of tribalism. 00:10:22 Attention 00:30:37 Tribalism attending to the other by Jasmine Wang The Myth of Tribalism by Dominic Packer and Jay Van Bavel Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community. | |||
| 089: Political correctness in fashion and the rise of the slacker | 20 May 2019 | 00:44:33 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about whether or not an issue of political correctness censoring fashion design exists, a discussion revolving around an op-ed written by Eugene Rabkin. They also talk about how the age of the influencer is starting to come to an end while appreciation of the slacker and slacking off is on the rise. 00:02:23 Politically correct fashion 00:29:27 Rise of the slacker Links: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/fashion-age-political-correctness/ https://qz.com/quartzy/1588115/instagram-influencers-are-out-slackers-are-in/ | |||
| 088: Rise of captionfluencers and MUJI Hotel opens in Tokyo | 23 Apr 2019 | 00:43:05 | |
Charis and Eugene discuss the emergence of increasingly lengthy captions on Instagram and the implications of this trend. They also talk about the newly opened MUJI Hotel in Tokyo and what it takes for a brand to successfully extend itself. 00:01:46 Captionfluencers 00:19:00 MUJI Hotel Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/style/instagram-long-captions.html | |||
| 087: The VICE Philip Morris partnership and overflowing museum collections | 07 Apr 2019 | 00:45:42 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about the partnership between the big tobacco company Philip Morris and the media platform VICE in relation to the idea of whether good things can come from bad money. They also discuss the issue of increasingly large museum collections and what museums might do collectively to make art more accessible. 00:01:48 VICE Philip Morris 00:27:15 Overflowing museums Links: https://notvice.com/vice-and-philip-morris-international-partnership-c0cd977738df https://maekan.com/2019/03/museum-artwork-full/ What is MAEKAN? Sign-Up Today Follow Us | |||
| 086: Mega-influencers and taxing luxury goods | 26 Mar 2019 | 00:45:20 | |
Charis and Eugene discuss whether it’s possible to become a mega-influencer anymore. They also talk about the reasons China might tax luxury goods and how that might affect consumerism in the country. 00:00:54 Mega-influencers 00:24:32 Luxury tax Links: https://fashionista.com/2019/03/top-instagram-social-media-influencers-marketing-success https://jingdaily.com/china-luxury-debt/ What is MAEKAN? Sign-Up Today Follow Us | |||
| 085: Losing the suit and vegan design | 15 Mar 2019 | 00:50:40 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about Goldman Sachs telling employees that they can start dressing more casually and how that might affect the fashion landscape. They also discuss an argument for veganizing design and the counter-argument against applying that ideology. 00:18:40 Losing the suit 00:35:14 Vegan design Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/06/business/dealbook/goldman-sachs-dress-code.html https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/01/sebastian-cox-vegan-design-sustainable-opinion/ What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. Follow Us instagram.com/maekan | |||
| 084: Being successful but miserable and a Nike ad on women in sports | 06 Mar 2019 | 00:50:22 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about the latest video ad for Nike titled Dream Crazier that features women in sports and a voiceover encouraging women to attempt even more. They also discuss the phenomenon of being professionally successful on paper but miserable in actuality. 00:10:17 Women in sports 00:28:55 Miserable at work Links: https://news.nike.com/featured_video/dream-crazier https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/02/21/magazine/elite-professionals-jobs-happiness.html What is MAEKAN? Sign-Up Today Follow Us | |||
| 083: Healthy skepticism and artist-endowed foundations | 27 Feb 2019 | 00:43:29 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss when skepticism is good and when more trust is needed. They also talk about the increase in artist-endowed foundations and the work that these foundations are doing in terms of cultural philanthropy. 00:20:20 Healthy skepticism 00:33:58 Art philanthropy Links: https://medium.com/s/reasonable-doubt/when-healthy-skepticism-really-isn-t-e95594d1e380
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| 082: NOAH on consumer power and Reddit accepting Tencent funding | 14 Feb 2019 | 00:59:11 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about consumer power and the responsibility that comes with spending money on anything. They also discuss the potential funding Reddit might be accepting from Chinese tech giant Tencent and how that could shape the Internet in the States, in China, and globally. This episode attempts to unpack what it means to follow the origins and effect of each dollar. 00:11:55 Consumer power 00:41:53 Chinese investment money Links: https://noahny.com/blogs/news/consumer-power https://gizmodo.com/reddit-banned-in-china-is-reportedly-set-to-land-150-1832375439 What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. Follow Us facebook.com/storiesforthecurious stories@maekan.com | |||
| 081: Nardwuar’s influence on hip-hop and the evolution of CAPTCHA | 08 Feb 2019 | 00:45:08 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss the influence of Nardwuar on the hip-hop world and how his persona plus interview style gets great results. They also talk about why CAPTCHA exists, what the future of CAPTCHA looks like, and what the progress of CAPTCHA says about our pursuit to find the universal quality of humanness.
00:30:35 Evolution of CAPTCHA
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| 080: Personality in websites and the responsibility of billionaires | 04 Feb 2019 | 00:36:03 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about how restaurant websites are being visited less and losing personality, and therefore are in need of a purpose and identity overhaul. They also discuss how billionaires are being critically panned and what the responsibility of the wealthy is to the world. 00:09:50 Website personality 00:22:36 Billionaires’ responsibility Links https://www.are.na/blog/restaurant-websites What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. Follow Us facebook.com/storiesforthecurious stories@maekan.com | |||
| 196: 2021 Wrap Up | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:40:15 | |
Charis and Eugene talk about key moments in culture in 2021 and reflect on significant changes that will carry forwards. Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord. | |||
| 079: A planetary health diet and creating while clean | 28 Jan 2019 | 00:50:12 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about the newly proposed “flexitarian” diet configured by 37 scientists to not only be healthy for humans, but to take care of our planet. They also discuss what it looks like to be creative while clean as described by nine musicians interviewed by GQ regarding all aspects of their journey through substance abuse into sobriety. 00:16:22 Flexitarian diet 00:33:42 Creating while clean Links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46865204 https://www.gq.com/story/clean-musicians What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today Follow Us facebook.com/storiesforthecurious stories@maekan.com | |||
| 078: Pizza could save the world and millennial burnout | 22 Jan 2019 | 00:44:24 | |
Charis and Eugene discuss Don Norman’s concept of how pizza could save the world—metaphorically speaking—as pizza is a way to view and solve problems. They also talk about millennial burnout and why the generation born between the early 1980’s and late 1990’s experiences errand paralysis, engages in self-destructive behaviors, and have tough mental battles to wage. 00:07:57 Pizza solution 00:20:47 Millennial burnout Links: https://www.fastcompany.com/90288282/how-pizza-could-save-the-world https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-work
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| 077: Virtual influencers and big tech growth | 14 Jan 2019 | 00:37:19 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss the new hit app Zepeto and how the virtual avatar platform can lead to the continued rise of virtual influencers and digital exclusives in consumer goods. They also talk about the non-stop growth of big tech and the ongoing relationship individuals must navigate with technology. 00:09:45 Virtual influencers 00:23:41 Big tech Links: https://jingdaily.com/virtual-avatar-china-luxury-brands/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/01/technology/big-tech-troubled-just-getting-started.html What is MAEKAN? MAEKAN is a membership-based publication and community focused on the sights and sounds of creative culture. We're about learning, participating, and connecting with a global community on a deeper level that social media just doesn't provide. We’re defining the future of creative culture. We don't have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking. Sign-Up Today If you've enjoyed this story from the archives and want to see what else MAEKAN has to offer, sign-up for your membership at MAEKAN.com. You'll unlock all of our stories, be given exclusive member-only-access to our Slack community, and have the opportunity to participate in our monthly digital panel discussions. Follow Us facebook.com/storiesforthecurious stories@maekan.com | |||
| 076: The future book and the comeback of physical books | 09 Jan 2019 | 00:47:28 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about how the future book is already here even though its form may be different from what we expected. They also discuss the comeback of physical books, in part thanks to social media. 00:15:57 The future book 00:30:03 Book resurgence Links: https://www.wired.com/story/future-book-is-here-but-not-what-we-expected/ What is MAEKAN? Sign-Up Today Follow Us | |||
| 075: Creating projects inspired by heritage and airlines for millennials | 02 Jan 2019 | 00:53:40 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about a Nike football shirt created in collaboration with The NATIVE and use that subject as a launching point for discussing projects done well that are inspired by heritage. They also discuss why Air France’s airline Joon, which targets millennials, isn’t working and what could possibly make airlines more appealing when you control for price and schedule. 00:17:13 Heritage projects 00:33:25 Millennial airlines Links: https://news.nike.com/news/native-lagos-football-jersey https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/12/13/18138423/millennial-airline-air-france-joon What is MAEKAN? Sign-Up Today Follow Us | |||
| 074: Better native advertising in podcasts and the Tumblr NSFW content ban | 19 Dec 2018 | 00:53:11 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss how advertising on podcasts can be done well and what makes an ad work particularly well for specific podcasts. They also talk about the effects of the recent Tumblr ban of NSFW adult content and how the internet is continuing to shrink—to the detriment of all of us.
00:11:34 Podcast advertising
00:33:05 Tumblr’s NSFW ban
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https://medium.com/that-good-you-need/malcolm-gladwell-and-exceptional-advertising-198a21af8fba
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/catesish/internet-is-getting-small-and-boring-long-live-tumblr
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| 073: Fashion profiling in Cambridge Analytica data and Amazon HQ2 gentrification | 13 Dec 2018 | 00:42:55 | |
Eugene and Charis talk about how Cambridge Analytica data found that fashion profiling reliably showed political leanings and what that means for fashion brands. They also discuss Amazon HQ2 being built in Queens, New York and Crystal City, Virginia and what that means for those neighborhoods in the context of gentrification.
00:11:42 Fashion profiling
00:29:41 Ethics of gentrification
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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/29/style/cambridge-analytica-fashion-data.html
https://www.fastcompany.com/90274295/is-gentrification-ever-ethical
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| 072: Craigslist decreases waste generation and Rookie Mag closes | 04 Dec 2018 | 00:50:27 | |
This week the discussion revolves around the impact of Craigslist on decreasing waste production and the possibilities for encouraging a wider culture of reusing and sharing items. Tavi Gevinson writes a heartfelt Editor’s Letter to explain the end of Rookie Mag. Eugene and Charis discuss how to stay true to personal interests while remaining responsible to others.
Links
https://www.fastcompany.com/90272357/craigslist-is-quietly-changing-how-much-americans-throw-away
http://www.rookiemag.com/2018/11/editors-letter-86/
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| 071: Forbes 30 Under 30 and NASA-inspired products | 27 Nov 2018 | 00:33:02 | |
Eugene brings up the subject of the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 in relation to the feeling of envy. He and Charis talk about under what circumstances envy can be good and bad. Charis points out the constant stream of NASA-inspired apparel and considers whether more can be done for women in STEM.
Links
https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/11/30-under-30-millennials-in-congress-envy.html
https://www.history.com/news/human-computers-women-at-nasa
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| 070: The business of background music and nanoinfluencer marketing | 21 Nov 2018 | 00:34:24 | |
This week Eugene looks into the business of background music and the art of curating audio qualities that’s appropriate for brands and spaces. Charis discusses the shifts in the influencer economy towards nanoinfluencers and considers how this changes the prospects of influencers at various levels plus the actual overall effectiveness of these tactics.
Links
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/nov/06/inside-the-booming-business-of-background-music
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/11/business/media/nanoinfluencers-instagram-influencers.html
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| 195: The Story Club with George Saunders and the possibly corporate web3 | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:36:27 | |
Eugene and Charis discuss the new Substack started by the authors George Saunders for readers to closely read and consider short stories. They also talk about concerns raised regarding the future of web3—mainly the possibility that it will become an extension of web2 with a new veneer. 00:03:05 Story club 00:23:17 Web3 Story Club with George Saunders Support us at patreon.com/maekan and join our community, which includes weekly newsletters and a vibrant Discord. | |||
| 069: Special episode recap of the Unexpected Connections conference | 14 Nov 2018 | 00:30:59 | |
Unexpected Connections was a conference hosted by Imprint and MAEKAN which happened November 7, 2018 in Long Beach, California. In this episode, Eugene and Charis discuss what went well, what could be improved on, and what lessons they’ve learned. Unexpected connections are the simplest way of describing creativity. In its most basic form, it’s pattern recognition, and at its most complex, it’s a tangled web that humans have become surprisingly great at deconstructing. The conference brought together people from disparate walks of life to speak in conversation with each other on stage. Speakers included John Maeda, Julia Huang, John C Jay, Jason Mayden, Jun Cha, Jennifer Ferro, Lindsay Jang, David Choe, James Bailey, Charis Poon, Eugene Kan, Jeff Staple, Karen Okonkwo, Madeleine Brand, Helen Zia, and Kenya Hara.
Links
https://unexpectedconnectionsevent.com
https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedconnections
https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/unexpectedconlb
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| 067: Photoshop on the iPad and myths about the Chinese art market | 29 Oct 2018 | 00:45:51 | |
Eugene is interested in considering whether the new full version of Adobe Photoshop on the iPad with cloud syncing capabilities might change the ways people create. Charis wants to talk about the Chinese art market and how what it looks like on the surface isn’t a good indicator of what’s really happening.
00:23:19 Photoshop on the iPad
00:35:05 The Chinese art market
Links:
https://www.dpreview.com/news/0367513073/a-fully-featured-photoshop-is-finally-coming-to-the-ipad
https://news.artnet.com/market/5-biggest-myths-chinese-art-market-1371619
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| 066: How to fix fashion and giving entrepreneurs money | 23 Oct 2018 | 00:34:47 | |
This week Eugene looks into the current state of fashion as described by 36 industry people in an article published by Elle. He and Charis dive into the perception of fashion as a superficial area of interest and discuss the possibilities of fashion with regards to identity and depth. Charis describes the competitions being organized by African governments that award money to entrepreneurs. These competitions are intended to encourage business innovation and to create jobs.
00:12:40 Fixing fashion
00:26:30 Money for entrepreneurs
Links:
https://www.elle.com/fashion/a23568834/how-to-fix-fashion
https://qz.com/africa/1327833/kenya-is-following-nigeria-in-running-a-massive-business-plan-competition
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