How Do We Resist This Culture of Consumption and Stimulation?

We're built for simple things like empathy and community, but our current economic system is pulling us away from simple things. How do we as individuals resist this poll and plant seeds of community while this cultural media, Madison Avenue, siren song of consumption and stimulation is still loudly singing? What are some first steps? Love the victims. Root for the little guy. Shift who you follow as leaders and you'll shift away from those leader mindsets. You know, it's reality wins 100% of the time.