Consumerism Criticism
This cluster centers on critiques of consumerism and overconsumption, debating its role in society, economy, and environment, with discussions on whether it can be reduced or is essential for growth.
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I think you forgot about the rest of the world where consumerism isn't quite as enabled as you're imagining
This is unnecessary consumerism...
Over consumption is bad, so produce more things for others to consume?
sounds like a great idea for consumerism.
Without consumerism and unneeded use of resources, you mean?
Could you elaborate on what you mean when you say ending consumerism is completely unrealistic?
> but the culture pushes this mindset on people who cant afford it as well. so the problem is with consumerism isn't it?
Consumerism dramatically amplifies all said effects. Many of these issues would be solved for a long time by simply mitigating that mindset.
yikes, this could be a critique of consumer culture.
I'm trying to be realistic about mass society + mass consumption. I don't think our desire "for more" will go down; but maybe we can replace it with digital consumption?