In the MEANtime
In the MEANtime
Podcast Description
Welcome to In the MEANtime, a podcast where academic research becomes accessible, engaging, and relevant. Based in Greenwich, home of Greenwich Mean Time, we dive into the exciting projects shaping our world, offering a glimpse into the "meantime" of academic exploration. Each episode brings complex ideas down to earth, spotlighting real-world impacts and insights from leading researchers. Whether you're a researcher, student, professional, or just curious, In the MEANtime delivers meaningful conversations that bridge academia and everyday understanding.
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The podcast covers themes such as consumer behavior trends, gender inequality, digital detox, literary tourism, social media's influence on travel, and passport power. Episodes feature discussions like inconspicuous consumption in Buenos Aires, women's workplace rights in India's tech sector, and the impact of social media on travel habits, providing insights into how these issues affect everyday life.
Welcome to In the MEANtime, a podcast where academic research becomes accessible, engaging, and relevant. Based in Greenwich, home of Greenwich Mean Time, we dive into the exciting projects shaping our world, offering a glimpse into the “meantime” of academic exploration. Each episode brings complex ideas down to earth, spotlighting real-world impacts and insights from leading researchers. Whether you’re a researcher, student, professional, or just curious, In the MEANtime delivers meaningful conversations that bridge academia and everyday understanding.
In this episode, hosts Dr. Lauren Siegel and Dr. Rami Shamsi welcome Dr. Octavio Murekian to discuss his fascinating research on inconspicuous or low-key consumption. Dr. Murekian explains the concept’s origins and its evolution from conspicuous consumption, particularly in the context of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Driven by security concerns, upper middle-class Argentines adopt subtle luxury to avoid being targeted by criminals while still signaling their status. The discussion extends to how rising crime rates globally, including in London, might influence consumer behavior towards more inconspicuous consumption. Dr. Murekian also hints at future research directions, including exploring the psychological impacts of security products marketed as calm-inducing.
00:23 Welcome to the Podcast
00:35 Introducing Dr. Octavio Murekian
00:57 Understanding Inconspicuous Consumption
01:14 Historical Context and Evolution
03:36 Motivation Behind the Research
03:50 Fieldwork Insights from Argentina
04:56 Security Concerns and Consumption
07:57 Personal Experiences and Observations
09:13 Global Perspectives on Security and Consumption
11:00 Broader Implications and Market Response
20:39 Future Research Directions
21:43 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
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