I always wondered how a consumerism economy such as in America, was sustaining for such a long time. How can a society as a whole have this kind of a culture!
Why do Americans love shopping (more than people in many other countries)?
Why is it so easy to throw away stuff and buy new stuff in this country?
Why is it cool to have the latest electronic gadgets?
Why isn't it frowned upon when someone buys a new car every 6 months?
Why is it that people(especially the youth in cities) in countries like India are falling for this kind of culture and habits?
I got answers and better insight into the aftereffects of this from 'The Story of Stuff'. A must see for everyone who thinks that I've gone nuts by asking such questions. For others...hmm... you will anyway watch this.
http://www.storyofstuff.com/
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Next time you are in the library, check out - I want that! by Thomas Hine. It explores the history and psychology of shopping. I am half way through it and it has been an interesting read so far.
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