Unlike past generations that viewed accumulation as a means to physical security, modern consumer culture treats endless acquisition as an emotional and psychological necessity. To what extent do you think economic systems manipulate human evolutionary psychology to encourage perpetual dissatisfaction, and is this ethical?

Back in the day, people bought goods to stay comfortable and safe. Once they bought, they were happy. Now, companies and the economy use tricks to make us to feel like we never quite good enough. They want us to keep buying goods to feel happy, even thought it never lasts. Personally, I partially agree […]