consumerism
Interesting artical on how Relentless ad messages are fueling an out-of-control 'culture of consumerism,'
Is a plan to send a mile-long billboard into space that would beam down a corporate logo that would be visible to every single person on the planet a good idea? Space Marketing, Inc. (SMI) wants to try it....Insightful article on the ... More
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submitted 329 Days Ago, findarticles.com
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Psychologist Barry Schwartz takes aim at a central belief of western societies: that freedom of choice leads to personal happiness.
In Schwartz's estimation, all that choice is making us miserable. We set unreasonably high expectations, question our choices before we even make them, and blame our failures entirely on ourselves. His relatable examples, from consumer ... More
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submitted 318 Days Ago, www.ted.com
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personalized advertising in the digital age
Armed with digital technology and a new medium of communication that gives advertisers unprecedented access to your private information, advertising is about to get extremely personal.... More
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submitted 318 Days Ago, adbusters.org
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Church of Stop Shopping + What Would Jesus Buy?
Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Gospel Choir believe that Consumerism is overwhelming our lives. The corporations want us to have experiences only through their products. The film "What Would Jesus Buy?" is a journey into the heart ... More
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submitted 238 Days Ago, www.revbilly.com
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