In this episode we discuss the politics and policy of advertising. Universally disliked, seems to be an increasingly valuable discovery mechanism in the information economy. It underpins SME-growth and exports, and helps us find what we need - yet it is condemned as manipulative, dangerous and eroding our social liberties. Which one is it? 

As a bonus we share our favorite ads: 

John West: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP92j-uEnps

Coors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_N4l0s7qU0

Participants: Richard Allan, Nicklas Berild Lundblad