🤔 How does something become cool? Author WDavidMarx explores how social status drives culture. Listen to his convo with guest host elisewho here ➡️
how status has historically worked to drive trends like gourmet cupcakes or dark wash jeans, how the internet can lead to cultural stagnation, and ways we can redefine status to build a more equitable society.
This episode was produced by Jessica Mendoza, with production help from Barton Girdwood. It was edited by Jessica Placzek. Engineering support came from Stuart Rushfield. Our executive producer is Veralyn Williams. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at [email protected].
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