The Problem with Unboxing Videos on YouTube | Not a Podcast Ep. 7
Discussing the ethical implications of unboxing videos on YouTube for creators trying to inform about new products while not promoting wasteful consumerism.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 – Gerald’s Dilemma
2:08 – Josh Commiserates
3:22 – Planned Obsolescence
5:32 – Product Videos Perform Better
7:53 – Packaging Materials
9:45 – Mushroom Packaging
10:49 – Sponsor Segment
11:23 – Showing, Selling, or Flexing?
13:48 – Sarcastic Final Thoughts
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