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PREVIEW: Physical Attraction Book Club, The Attention Merchants

PREVIEW: Physical Attraction Book Club, The Attention Merchants

FromPhysical Attraction


PREVIEW: Physical Attraction Book Club, The Attention Merchants

FromPhysical Attraction

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jun 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hey! This is a preview of something new that we're trying out - the Physical Attraction Book Club. We'll be discussing books at a semi-regular intervals on the Patreon, which you can find here: https://www.patreon.com/physicalattraction This is a preview to tease you all into being tantalised enough to subscribe. If you do subscribe (for $3 per bonus episode) then not only will you support the show and independent podcasters more generally, but you will also get access to the rest of this episode and the rest of the bonus episodes that are unlocked. The book is The Attention Merchants, by Tim Wu - a comprehensive history of how advertising has shaped our world and our culture, from the 1800s to 2018.
Released:
Jun 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Physical Attraction is the show that explores topics in science, technology, and the future - from a physicist's perspective. From the birth of stars to the end of the world, from interviews with experts to meticulously-researched deep dives, we'll explore the topics that shape our world.