Disappointed that Objectified's DVD release got delayed, I went ahead to search for it on Youtube. Only parts of it are uploaded, but it's all gold.
I remembered working on similar aluminum bezels before. They feel surreal to hold in your hands at first as they can be incredibly accurate and feel super light. I might also add that the cost to make something like that also contributed to the surrealism.
I agree with Rob. Our civilization have been trained to buy into the "new". Industries (especially the fashion industry) invented trends to sort of keep people constantly in buying mode. On the other hand, this system is what keeps our economy going and get us fed. I think as designers and citizens of the world, we have a responsibility in making sure that whatever we do moves us forward.
Karim almost said the "F" word at 1:13.
David Kelly kept saying "the GPS thing".
