Is it villain, victim or grift - societal beliefs made me do it

from Hostile Dysfunction · host Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok

The Impact of Villains: From Beards to Global IssuesIn this episode, hosts Joe Edgar and Ethan Krok dive into a wide-ranging discussion on societal villains and grifts. They explore societal beliefs, norms, and myths that have shaped generational decision-making for better or worse. They delve into how industries like dairy and cigarettes used fear as a marketing tactic, the Y2K scare, the grift around AI, GMOs, greenhouse gases, and more. Each topic serves as an examination of how society creates and reacts to villains, impacting everything from politics to daily life.

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