Summary

The author of the podcast “A Disease Called Fame” talks about nowadays’ celebrity culture and quest for fame. 

Sarah Dunant argues that people’s desire to become famous is similar to a disease.  As she goes through a history of fame from Hollywood’s early years to today’s pop singers and reality shows, Dunant brings forth various arguments against this trend. The author claims that the quest for fame is media fabricated and a result of marketing strategies. She considers this to have a negative impact on society. 
    Nowadays, people only want to be famous, this apparently being the only desirable goal to achieve in life. From the 60’s rock’n’roll to the Spice Girls and Big Brother, the media has convinced people that celebrity is a good thi...

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