Week 7 - MBA 6101 - Community Feedback

I must begin by stating how daunting it was to share what I have been doing for the past seven weeks with my friends. Not only have I never done this before, but it is also very different from what I normally share.  It felt as though my friends were all learning alongside me when they got to read my blog posts, especially because none of my friends are within the business or marketing sector. 

Most of their comments were something along the lines of:

• "I'm not sure I enjoy being aware of how marketing is literally everywhere."
• "So...capitalism."
• "Oh I've seen those basketball commercials before." (In reference to the Google Pixel ads featuring NBA players)

Many of them also made the observation of how much our culture emphasizes on marketing individuals and creating a "brand". The toxicity of "hustle culture" was also discussed. How exhausting it is to constantly think of personal hobbies and interests as potential cash revenue, and if it doesn't, it's somehow less valuable in your life. So, down we went into the existential crisis rabbit hole. 

These are all valid points though. However, through an academia perspective, this knowledge on the impact and future of AI or marketing techniques and strategies are all important concepts to be aware of. I would rather be aware than unaware, and in turn, I can use my knowledge "for good". Or at least what I believe to be good.