We find ourselves in an untenable situation. 0n the one hand, we criticize conformity and encourage individuality and rebellion. On the other hand, we lament the fact that our ever-increasing standard of material consumption is failing to generate any lasting increase in happiness. This is because it is rebellion, not conformity, that generates the competitive structure that drives the wedge between consumption and happiness. As long as we continue to prize individuality, and as long as we express that individuality through what we own and where we live, we can expect to live in a consumerist society.
from THE REBEL SELL
poseurs 'r us called & left you a message.
we are consumeristic at the very heart of ourselves. it's human nature to choose conformity out of fear & consumerism seems a mutually beneficial choice in that arena. you choose to pay the price to obtain the comfort. in some caes you pay the larger price to obtain the (supposed) larger comfort, then wonder why you're alone in your personal home theatre staring aimlessly at pretty people on the plasma screen while wondering where all the good times have gone.
or maybe i'm just posturing.
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