99% Invisible

378- Ubiquitous Icons: Peace, Power, and Happiness

99% Invisible ›

35:57 | Nov 13th, 2019

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There are symbols all around us that we take for granted, like the lightning strike icon, which indicates that something is high voltage. Or a little campfire to indicate that something is flammable. ...Show More



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cesarm recommended:Nov 13th, 2019

If you are a fan of trivia this episode gives you the background d story of some of the most ubiquitous symbols around us.

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epekilis recommended:Sep 4th, 2020

The origin story of the peace symbol. The processes by which visual icons become cultural shorthand are fascinating. I’m starting a playlist about emojis and icons.

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oceansoulJan 16th, 2021

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oceansoulJan 16th, 2021

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