
Consumerism (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
Minds Almost Meeting
Exploring the Fascination with Consumerism
Delve into the societal approval of enjoying nature versus the shame of enjoying shopping, and the biases between collecting art and crafts. Explore how certain items can be declared as art, influencing perception and approval. Reflect on the birth of consumer culture and the complex motivations behind consumer behavior while discussing disapproval of consumerism and its associations with profit orientation and manipulation.
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