Episode 7 - Supernormal Stimulus

We're back! In Episode 7 I take a look at evolutionary psychologist Deirdre Barrett's book Supernormal Stimuli: How Primal Urges Overran Their Evolutionary Purpose. I delve into some of the examples she looks at in her book, and discuss how this biological phenomenon where our brain's attraction to stimuli like fast food, porn, advertising, and more, have been used by capitalists to literally hijack our minds to purchase and consume their goods. Social Media: Twitter - @thispodispropa Instagram - @thispodispropaganda Youtube - This Podcast is Propaganda  Libsyn Page -www.thispodispropaganda.libsyn.com   Want to Support the Podcast? You can visit the Pod's Patreon Page: Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/thispodispropaganda or Visit the Official Merch Shop: Merch Link - https://teespring.com/stores/this-pod-is-propaganda-shop   Show Notes: Deirdre Barrett's Supernormal Stimuli - Amazon Link