<p>In this episode of <em>Park Bench Ontology</em>, Gavin dives into the strange world of <em>psychopolitics</em> — where control doesn’t come from force anymore, it comes from <em>vibes</em>. From influencer culture to “mental health awareness” campaigns, the systems of power learned how to smile while keeping you compliant.</p><p>Why are we all marketing ourselves while pretending it’s freedom? How did surveillance turn into self-expression? And why does every form of rebellion now come with a brand kit?</p><br><p>This episode explores how capitalism evolved past discipline into dopamine — how control got cute, and why that’s the scariest form of power yet.</p><p>🎧 Listen if you’ve ever felt like even your thoughts are trying to sell you something.</p><br><p>#Psychopolitics #ParkBenchOntology #CapitalistRealism #ByungChulHan #SurveillanceCulture #DigitalControl #AfroAbsurdism #ComedyPodcast #ExistentialComedy #CriticalTheory #MediaTheory #LoFiOntology #PhilosophyPodcast #CulturalCritique</p><p>🎙 <em>Park Bench Ontology</em> — existential comedy for the end of the world.</p><br><p>🔗 <strong>Follow & Support:</strong></p><p> 🌐 Website: <a href="http://gavinstephens.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://gavinstephens.ca</a></p><p> 🎧 Podcast: <a href="https://pod.link/uncolonized" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/uncolonized</a></p><p> 📷 Instagram: @countgavin</p><p> 🐦 Bluesky: gavinstephens.substack.com</p><p> 🎵 TikTok: @ParkBenchOntology</p><p>📼 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology</p><br><p>Also, Check out the Substack: <a href="https://gavinbstephens.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dispatch From The Simulation</a></p><br><p>Subscribe and leave a review!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
