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Consumerism (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard)
Mar 7, 2024
Economist Robin Hanson and philosopher Agnes Callard explore consumerism, societal perceptions of enjoying nature versus shopping, manipulation of desires by individuals and institutions, seduction in the novel 'Ladies Paradise', personal enjoyment and critiques of consumerism, impact of consumerism and media on personal growth, and cultural perceptions of consumer items.
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- Consumerism reflects societal pressures and moralistic views on material possessions.
- Consumerism is a complex phenomenon with ethical implications and societal judgments.
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Understanding Consumer Culture and Desire
The podcast delves into consumer culture, exploring the desires for material possessions and the struggle to resist excessive consumption. The speaker reflects on their own list of desired items, pondering the source of these wants and the influence of consumerist tendencies. They discuss the societal pressure to either embrace consumerism or adopt an anti-consumer stance, highlighting the moralistic views associated with capitalism and consumer culture.
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