In our late-stage consumer capitalist society, weird stuff is starting happen. Haul videos, artisanal coffee mugs, that guy down the street from you who bought a sewing machine and aspires to be the next Levi Strauss. What’s up with all of this? Are we entering a new age of craftsmanship? An artisanal renaissance? Or is this just the latest consequence of soulless capitalism? In this episode, Kevin and I discuss a poignant article on the subject, and get quite the hankering for some artisanal mayonnaise. Have a listen!
Show Notes
- You Are Not an Artisan – Ribbonfarm
- Grant Morrison – Wikipedia
- Kevin’s “Haul” video – YouTube
This Week’s Post-show Song Pimpage
“Marty Beller Mask” by They Might Be Giants
