Saved by Keely Adler
Barbie, Her House and the American Dream
This is why the movie "Barbie" struck a deep, subconscious chord with its audience. Toys like Barbie don't teach kids reasoning, or a skill; they get them addicted to the temporary dopamine hit of the Shiny New Object. So they'll grow up believing if they just own the right brand clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes, car etc. they’ll be “happy.” Only... See more
Sherry Ning • You're Overspending Because You Lack Values
“ I have watched beauty trends shift dramatically over the past decade, from the ultra-thin models of the early 2000s to the Instagram-influenced emphasis on curves and cosmetic enhancement. These changes do not happen in a vacuum. They reflect broader social conversations about feminism, body positivity, racial representation, and economic
... See more“Relentless work schedules, soaring rents, the rabbit hole of online dating, tech bros pulling the strings of international geopolitics... It’s only natural that we’ve started fantasizing about feminized, sustainable, close-knit communities united by a meaningful purpose. It’s just so tempting.”
Carmen Urbita