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to evolve just as mankind tends to change and evolve. Therefore, if mankind tends to change, or evolve, then, too, might the way in which he perceives himself, his affiliations,
and his position in society. Popular culture it can be said, in modern times, affects and changes ones affiliations, national identity, even ones individual and group identities. What is still
of great interest to many is whether this influence is of a positive nature. Instinct for survival, whether realized consciously or not seems to drive mankind toward changes. Most art,
it can be said, gets its beginning in the mind of the artist. The experiences and thoughts about an event translate themselves into something that is representational and the most
complete perceptual embodiment for the artist. The end result, then, is that a work of art is created that at its best is endowed with a magic and power that
has the ability to exalt the senses of those who come into contact with it. Take for instance Operation Enduring Freedom. Popular culture, in some respects, draped itself in patriotic
symbolism, via the US flag on everything, and the economy seemed to pick up in the retail sector. However, as the war continued on, consumer confidence fell in the war
effort to the point where one can hardly find a flag in a store anywhere. George Lipsitz states that "For all of their triviality and frivolity, the messages of popular
culture circulate in a network of production and reception that is quite serious"(Lipsitz, 20). As a general rule, because of pop cultures very nature, it can be used as
a sociological indicator. Actions, reactions to various issues, advertisements, entertainment, etc... are studied these days by the media and the rest of big business in order to determine the advertising
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