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Our Fads, Ourselves

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Consumerism vs. Environmental Awareness

This chapter examines the tension between indulgence in consumer culture and the urgent need for environmental consciousness, highlighting our desire for nostalgia and escape from adult responsibilities. It critiques modern society's values through playful engagement with items and speculative behavior while advocating for a balanced perspective on consumption.

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