You believe that through continuous buying and consumption of goods and services, you can stimulate economic growth and improve your quality of life.
Consumerism as a political ideology is centered on the belief that the free choice and decision-making power of consumers should drive the economic structure of a society. It emphasizes the importance of consumer demand, consumer rights, and consumer protection. The ideology poscribes that the consumption of goods and services is not only a right but also beneficial for the economy and society as a whole. It encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts, often associating personal happiness, national progress, and economic success with the consumption level.
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Which do you think contributes more to personal happiness: collecting experiences or possessions, and why?
@9KFR2FY 2mos2MO
collecting experiences im very much a less is more type of person. No one NEEDS a huge mansion or 3 personal jets. Im not saying it's bad to have certain things like that but the people who do always buy more then whats reasonable.
@9KN5DCC2mos2MO
Having more in life can make you happy because you are getting the objects in life that can make you happy.
@9KFR2FY 2mos2MO
How does having more than 1 jet bring someone more happiness? It doesn't their brain chemistry is so off that the idea of having more than someone else gives them endorphins...
@9KFSMFZ2mos2MO
depend on what the position is some positions make experiences. and some experience aren't always the best.
@9KFR5VJ2mos2MO
I think collecting expirences becasue tangile things only last so long while memories can last a lifetime
@9KFRC2TPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
I think that experiences are far more important than possessions because they make us who we are. Without my past experiences, I would be hollow.
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What's the most meaningful purchase you've ever made, and what made it so significant?
@9KKQVZN2mos2MO
A beautiful wig after experiencing medical hair loss as a young woman. It was expensive, but changed my entire self image and confidence and professional identity until my hair began to grow back.
@9KKPDR92mos2MO
The most meaningful purchase I've ever made was the purchase of my car for transportation.
@9KKNYWL2mos2MO
My car. I value my physical freedom and my car is the best medium for me to be physically free.
My Gaming PC as it has allowed me to connect more with my friends and passions in a way I wasn't able to before.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
In what ways can we show love and appreciation without resorting to buying gifts?
@9JP7SYX3mos3MO
Creating art of appreciation. Like Morals or Paintings.
@9JRXYDM3mos3MO
Art tends to have a lot of effort put into it. It can have a much larger meaning than a store-bought gift.
@9JRKHNKIndependent3mos3MO
Some people have created murals(large paintings on walls, buildings, sidewalks Ect. art is a very spiritual thing.
@9JP7S3Y3mos3MO
Being nice and showing care. Just respecting people.
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When was the last time you swapped an item with someone, and how did that interaction differ from a purchase?
@9LCFL251mo1MO
I let my friend borrow a hoodie, I know she'll return it at some point
@9LCFJMC1mo1MO
No different than going into a store and buying that item
@9LCFDKHRepublican 1mo1MO
A hoverboard last year. When I bought it, I was really happy and didn't care about how much did it cost. But after two days, I stopped using it and swapped it with my cousin's bicycle. And I felt bad for the money I wasted on it.
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How would you define 'enough' when it comes to material possessions?
@9KFRJHL2mos2MO
When you have more money than you are able to spend.
@9KFR8GQRepublican2mos2MO
Anything is enough. Being too obsessed with dopamine and happiness is too much.
@9KFR6N92mos2MO
Enough to live comfortably while also having the choice to live a life that suits your taste. This becomes excessive when you start buying something just to have it/for status.
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How do you think your life would look like if your self-worth was completely detached from your possessions?
@9KFRL9Y2mos2MO
I believe self worth should never be tied to possessions, as they do not represent the kind of person you are.
@9KFTX3HProgressive2mos2MO
They didn't even answer the question right. I think life would be a lot more free if self-worth was detached from possessions.
@9KFRGJP2mos2MO
I wouldn't like that one bit. My life would feel like something completely different than it was before. Life will get sad, and lonely without said possessions.
@9KH8QDW2mos2MO
People have possessions that they like to keep and always have it with them. How would you feel if someone took your possessions.
@9KFRPRM2mos2MO
I wouldn't like that. It's important for those two to be connected.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
If you were to teach someone about the concept of 'enough', what lessons from your life would you share?
@9LCG82Q1mo1MO
One example I can give is like food of like candy if you have too much of it after a while you can get tired of it and sick and not want it any more and you can kinda say that you have had enough of that food or candy
When you're talking to someone, be careful to watch what you say because you never know when someone has had enough.
look we got iphone but our parents had wire approvement comes with little to big
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What would be the most challenging aspect of living in a community where everyone's basic needs are met without excess?
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What are the benefits of slowing down and appreciating what you already have instead of seeking out new purchases?
@9LCNRDC1mo1MO
you'd have more money and be able to save that money for expensive things like a house.
@9LCFNZKRepublican1mo1MO
You can eat the stuff you have in your house instead of going to the grocery store to buy expensive food just for your current craving.
@9LCFNMM1mo1MO
Consumerism is such a large contributor to climate change that attempting to repurpose items that we already have can help prevent further damage to the ozone that comes from mass production in conjunction with the attempted disposal of non-biodegradable material and items
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When you're feeling down, what non-shopping related activities lift your spirits and why?
@9LF2Q2VRepublican1mo1MO
Hunting, and fishing because I am in the wilderness.
@9LG3VDL1mo1MO
I don’t exactly disagree but it is important that it is sustainable, and doesn’t cause harm for the environment. It is important for people to go out and hunt when an area is overpopulated with a particular species and it causes harm to the ecosystem and it’s inhabitants.
@9LG3SJC1mo1MO
I don't live in the wilderness so this doesn't apply to me, generally I agree that physical activity which releases certain neurotransmitters in your brain will help when a person is feeling depressed, anxious or stressed.
@9LF2H4D1mo1MO
I go to the gym because it betters my overall health
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