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This IKEA ad appealed to hip, young Americans without funds for long-lasting furniture. By humorously upending the cultural myth that furniture has sentimental value, IKEA reframed the poor durability of their products as an opportunity for frequent upgrades.
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Ikea "Lamp" Commercial - Hi Res
YouTube video by cheedogg
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January 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I made this in response to McLuhan's claim that the rules that govern a medium's format determine culture, Carr's claim that the Internet culture is changing how we think, and our discussion about how profit motive determines the type of content prioritized in different media.
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January 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM