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Be Curious ep2 Plastic Gold: The $13 Billions Psychology of Pop Mart

8 min · 28 de jun de 2025
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Shake. Rip. Repeat. Pop Mart’s blind boxes aren’t just toys—they’re engineered addiction. This episode cracks open the secrets: how founder Wang Ning bet on mystery over merchandise, why a 1-in-500 'Secret' Labubu resells for $1,000, and the neuroscience making your hands reach for another box. We’ll explore emotional consumption, the dark side of 'collectible culture,' and why humans pay billions to feel 8 years old again. Warning: You’ll never see a mall roboshop the same way.

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