063: Performative well-being and the diminishing marginal value of aesthetics
b'Eugene brings up the subject of the OSTRICH PILLOW HOOD Kickstarter as a way to talk about the use of products to perform individual pursuit of well-being. Charis discusses a report titled "The Diminishing Marginal Value of Aesthetics" published by Subpixel at length as a way to talk about visual culture and the challenges creators face.\\n\\n00:20:00 Performative well-being\\n00:27:25 Diminishing marginal value of aesthetics\\n\\nLinks:\\nhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studio-banana/ostrich-pillow-hood-shape-shifting-for-focus-and-c\\nhttps://subpixel.space/entries/diminishing-marginal-aesthetic-value/\\n\\nWhat is MAEKAN?\\n\\nMAEKAN 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\\u2019re defining the future of creative culture. We don\'t have all the answers, but our curiosity ensures we never stop looking.\\n\\nMAEKAN.\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maekanitup/message'