Is it possible, with the economy downturn, that Americans will move away from consumerism as a way of life?
October 9th, 2008
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Nikki asked:
I think many spend their lives buying what they don’t need. For immediate personal gratification, egged on by advertising and society. Yes, it drives our economy, but is that a good life? I’ve had months, years, go by when I buy only food pay utilities. My car lasted 15 years. My stereo is 30 years old. I’ve got three TVs in the garage, friends giving my TVs, PCs, VCRs, DVD players more. I get books, music movies from the library…
I think many spend their lives buying what they don’t need. For immediate personal gratification, egged on by advertising and society. Yes, it drives our economy, but is that a good life? I’ve had months, years, go by when I buy only food pay utilities. My car lasted 15 years. My stereo is 30 years old. I’ve got three TVs in the garage, friends giving my TVs, PCs, VCRs, DVD players more. I get books, music movies from the library…
So what can people do? Can they exist without shopping? Will there be enough work without buying a new computer every year? Could people start to find satisfaction in their lives by other, more meaningful ways? Spend more time with family friends? Reading? Solving problems? Discovering their purpose?
Thoughts?