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The Theory of the Leisure Class

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Conspicuous Consumption and Its Societal Impact

This chapter investigates conspicuous consumption and its ties to technology and labor, highlighting the challenges workers face amidst progress. It emphasizes the urgent need to rethink economic practices for sustainability and address the cyclical issues of overproduction and inequality in a changing world.

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