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exploring why everyone seems to look and act the same now on social media because it's not a coincidence...
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r*cist makeup brand with insane digital footprint and lengthy history of getting cancelled strikes again.....this time sending pr packages to influencers with a photo of their face with dotted surgical lines drawn on them and recommending a list of cosmetic surgical procedures.

we can't even enjoy social media anymore with ads now embedded in our every day lifestyles and now even... personalities?

people who line up for hours need to be studied...is the general statement i see when i come across videos of people laboriously queueing up for hours just for the chance to purchase some mediocre products. are the products REALLY that great? or are there darker, less obvious reasons convincing people to line up and commit their time and energy for a brand who doesn't even know they exist?in today's video we explore the striking similarities shared between cults and the modern marketing tactics used by brands, and how they drive people to act ridiculously.

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a deep dive into the modern loneliness epidemic, why it's so difficult to cultivate and maintain friendships, how cities are designed for us to retreat from others, and how increased social media use has diminished human empathy in a time where we need it more than ever before.

this video is for you if you're an easily influenced clown like me and want to buy things after seeing it in a few videos.a look into why we shouldn't participate in trends, aside from contributing to overconsumption waste and wasting money.

plastic surgery, botox, fillers are no longer limited to the wealthy and famous. thanks to social media, it's now normal and common to cut open our perfectly healthy bodies and inject foreign substances all in the name of beauty.

are we really any different from the victorian ladies who used to powder their faces with poisonous lead based makeup? or the chinese ladies who broke the toes and arches of their feet to achieve a tiny fist shaped dainty foot?

a deep dive into our skinny obsession and the societal pressure on women to be thin... why it started, how it's been popularized and more importantly, why people are so willing to starve themselves - sometimes to death, in the pursuit to be skinny and beautiful. TW: ED

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there are so many fun things to buy... but just because it's fun doesn't mean that you should buy it.here are a few things that can be sneaky little financial vampires if you're not paying attention:1. dupes2. sale / trendy items 3. designer / luxury goods4. first class5. substances6. clubbing / bottle service7. gambling8. collecting / small purchases9. delivery apps10. new car11. renting luxury apartments12. useless degreeof course you should still have fun, buy things and enjoy your 20s, but you can also do it responsibly :)

why is everyone "at a chinese time in their life", "chinamaxxing", and becoming a "chinese baddie" lately?

this episode is a deep dive exploring the latest trend taking over the internet, what it's about and how people are responding to it.

are you also at a very chinese time in your life? what are your thoughts?

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on the fear of being average.

why is everyone so allergic to being average?

what does "average" really mean?

if you've ever felt "behind", guilty for resting or spending time on anything but work, insecure that you have no bragworthy achievements, then this episode is for you.

let's unravel the perception that average is unacceptable, failure, distasteful.

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why does being beautiful feel like a fundamental human need for women?

in today's episode we'll talk everything plastic surgery, how we got here, hidden downsides of beauty procedures , as well as the sinister secrets of the beauty standard.

if you've ever considered or questioned getting injected or undergoing surgery, this episode is for you.

related readings:

https://fatherkarine.substack.com/p/the-anti-cosmetic-surgery-essay-every

https://www.amazon.ca/Femininity-Domination-Studies-Phenomenology-Oppression/dp/0415901863

in this episode i talk about everything new i've introduced into my life that has made me more beautiful and live a more radiant life

#selfhelp #glowup #levelup

this episode is a mini deep dive on why we buy things, the introduction and integration of capitalism and overconsumption into society, and how to thrive with it.

resources mentioned:

consumerism is the perfection of slavery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pG-8XLLaE0&t=153s

the hidden cost of too many choices:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWQJVvcF26w

spilling the tea on how to become a content creator, the perks, what to expect, and everything in between.

if you've ever thought about becoming a creator, this is for you!

comparison is the thief of joy...

but also the perfect problem to monetize.

nothing good can come from comparing ourself to others, yet we can't help but to participate in it.

in this episode we explore what factors drive us to compare, imitate, and perform to others, and how social media strategically manufactures insecurity - and then profits off of it.

if you've ever felt pressure to keep up or be "more than" others,this video is for you.comparison, envy, arrogance, are not bad emotions. they're normal ones.unlock a more authentic and fulfilling life by accepting and releasing your emotions

a bit of a bold statement but hear me out...this episode is for you if:✮ you're going through your entire self care checklist but somehow still feel tired, anxious, depressed and burnt out✮ your self care is not self caring like everyone else'slet's talk about how social media's version of self care is really just an ad roll, and get into what REAL self care is.

if you've ever experienced hyperfixating on the next item on your never-ending wishlist,or feeling guilt because you made a purchase that you shouldn't have but did it anyway... this episode is for you.you're not alone, shopping addiction is a REAL thing and it sneaks up on you!but just acknowledging it is not enough. we need to take responsibility for it and nip it in the bud.

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your twenties should be a time to be carefree and live it up while you're still young... right? what nobody tells you is that your 20s sets the baseline for the rest of your life, and it's up to you whether you want to set future you up for success, or rob your future self of the time and resources you squandered in your best years.

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