Episode #521
Lewis, from Unbox Therapy
Books mentioned
The Prince
Mentioned by Lewis, from Unbox Therapy · at 00:14:37 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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On Writing
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:47:56 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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The War of Art
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:48:17 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Lewis, a technology reviewer from Unbox Therapy, joins the host to examine how technology, automation, e-commerce, and digital media are reshaping commerce and culture. They discuss inequality, politics, identity, online communities, and the decline of traditional media while exploring the opportunities and challenges facing creators, reviewers, and audiences on YouTube.
What they talked about
- Coffee as a mild stimulant vs. other drugs
- Marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington
- Online shopping and e-commerce growth
- YouTube influencers replacing traditional retail
- Product placement and advertising in media
- Comic book collecting and value
- Pornography consumption pre- and post-internet
- Cultural differences in comedy and language
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