The Role and Limitations of Consumerism

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In a discussion on the role and limitations of consumerism, the author of this paper argues that we need to be smart (and strong) enough to know when to say no, while teaching the same to our children and more impressionable members of society. Only by assessing the root of the urge to consume can we free ourselves, thereby worrying less about surface matters. By advocating education and rational analysis of the advertised products now before us, perhaps a less greedy and more humane society will emerge.

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"To say advertising is everywhere is to say something all consumers can agree on. Sports events, movies, even the God-given right of ad-free cable television has been trampled over. So if you cannot escape spots pushing shakes that will make you slimmer and sugar-based cereals that will make your kids fatter, the appropriate (and most realistic) role of the consumer is being true to one's self by supporting companies for human and environmental standards as much as quality control."

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