I believe that capitalism is an addiction and consumerism is the co-dependency.
Also, the idea that consumption shows that you are blessed by God was first elucidated by Thorstein Veblen in The Theory of the Leisure Class in 1890. I notice that you don't include him among your sources.
I believe that capitalism is an addiction and consumerism is the co-dependency.
Also, the idea that consumption shows that you are blessed by God was first elucidated by Thorstein Veblen in The Theory of the Leisure Class in 1890. I notice that you don't include him among your sources.
Interesting - will have to look that up. Thanks!
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