hypeflation

A socio-economic phenomenon where the popularity or success of a product, service, or company is primarily driven or significantly augmented by aggressive marketing tactics and public relations, rather than its inherent quality, utility, or market performance.

A portmanteau of "hype" and "inflation."

Despite the skeptics dismissing the surging value of the newly launched tech startup as mere hypeflation, the company continues to attract a sizable amount of venture capital funding.

Zombie Futurism

A trend or approach in contemporary technology-based art characterized by the uncritical and repetitive use of new technologies, resulting in works that prioritize style, novelty, and commercial appeal over substance, depth, and innovation.

The gallery's latest exhibition was criticized for its zombie futurism, showcasing pieces that seemed more like tech demos than thought-provoking art.