consumerism
Thoughtful advice on how to manage a volatile market.
Throughout his career, the famous philosopher has been trying to correct people’s misconceptions about anarchy. Here’s some of his thinking.
The suburbs are the spiritual home of overconsumption. But they also hold the key to a better future
Economic “degrowth” may be difficult to achieve, but a “prosperous descent” is possible.
Co-ops are more pervasive than you think. They just suffer from a marketing problem.
Going mad with Christmas cheer? Try one of these alternatives.
Populism: The “overnight” problem 40 years in the making
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The South Korean tech company unveiled its new Infinity Flex display and other product upgrades at a developers conference on Wednesday.
Why do we celebrate Halloween, and what have pumpkins got to do with it?
A study from May 2018 found that most lottery winners report greater life satisfaction over a long-term period.
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a record-setting $1.6 billion after Friday’s drawing yielded no winners. Now, thousands of people are snatching up $2 tickets ahead of Tuesday’s drawing […]
His book warns us of the dangers of mass media, passivity, and how even an intelligent population can be driven to gladly choose dictatorship over freedom.
Consumerism is sort of like junk food—you can consume all you want but it’s still never going to be filling.
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Why does America confuse fantasy for reality, in pop culture and in politics? Kurt Andersen can pinpoint the moment it happened.
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Around the world, people are embracing minimalism as a lifestyle, focusing less on owning things.