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The Encounter

The Encounter, The official podcast exploring distinction, culture, and desire through the lens of luxury, philosophy, and craftsmanship. Each volume examines what it means to build something designed to last in a culture optimized for consumption. From the psychology of luxury demand to the architecture of taste, The Encounter explores the ideas that separate brands that are encountered from those that are merely consumed.By Allison Sharp, Founder and Advisor of The Brand Copy, and publisher of the trademarked philosophy, Be Encountered, Not Consumed. New episodes are released monthly.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Encounter, The official podcast exploring distinction, culture, and desire through the lens of luxury, philosophy, and craftsmanship. Each volume examines what it means to build something designed to last in a culture optimized for consumption. From the psychology of luxury demand to the architecture of taste, The Encounter explores the ideas that separate brands that are encountered from those that are merely consumed.By Allison Sharp, Founder and Advisor of The Brand Copy, and publisher of the trademarked philosophy, Be Encountered, Not Consumed. New episodes are released monthly.

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The Encounter, The official podcast exploring distinction, culture, and desire through the lens of luxury, philosophy, and craftsmanship. Each volume examines what it means to build something designed to last in a culture optimized for consumption. From the psychology of luxury demand to the...

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