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If you haven't already - watch the documentaries "Century of the self" and "Human Resources" for more disturbing information on how this came to be.

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For a lighter and modern take, the recent BBC show Secrets of the Superbrands does a good job showing why we like what we like. I can also second taking some time to watch "The Century of the Self" but its a bit darker.

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