Disbelief Quote by Michael Pollan
““...the grocery store poets do everything they can to encourage us in our willing suspension of disbelief.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, Michael Pollan, 2015
Commercial poets in grocery stores manipulate shoppers' imagination to boost sales.
In simple terms: Store poets try to sway shoppers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize marketing tactics.
Themes
marketing
media
consumer behavior
culture
Mood
skeptical
observant
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- shopping
- media literacy
- advertising campaigns
- retail environments
Key Concepts
psychology
advertising
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you notice poetic marketing?
- How does it affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
The effect may be fleeting and not lead to lasting belief.
