The Carousel

The Carousel Substack delves into the intersections of modern propaganda, society, and culture, critically analyzing political agendas, advertising, gender roles, and social dynamics. It examines the impact of capitalism on social justice, media silence, and the evolution of workplace culture, while offering insights into consumer behavior and the commodification of social movements.

Modern Propaganda Political Agendas Advertising and Media Gender Roles and Workplace Culture Capitalism and Social Justice Consumer Behavior Cultural and Ethnic Identity Media Censorship

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California Screamin'

7 implied HN points • 21 Oct 20
  1. California is facing a shift in its state of affairs, driven by a growing sense of dysfunction and anger among residents.
  2. The root cause of California's problems is identified as ideology, particularly a far-left ideology that prioritizes protecting the most vulnerable above all else.
  3. Californians are dealing with significant issues like severe public drug use, worsening wildfires due to environmental policies, and rolling blackouts from an over-reliance on renewable energy resources.

It's not a wheel, it's a carousel

0 implied HN points • 18 Oct 20
  1. The Carousel blog focuses on branding, politics, culture, media, and aesthetics in today's attention economy.
  2. The author, Isaac Simpson, has a background in writing, law, and advertising, and is now a creative director.
  3. The blog offers insights on media, advertising, branding, and occasional political commentary.