[Languager]

Interesting take on history of consumerism in the US

[Steely Tom]

Yes, before the 20th Century, everyone lived like Henry David Thoreau, in a cabin built by their own hands, wanting nothing but a peaceful view of a lake.

[Who is John Galt?]

[nopardons]

BTTT

[Rural_Michigan]

The psychology of consumerism is linked to propaganda and mass formation psychosis. Very useful to be aware of and very scary.

This guy convinced women to start smoking:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bernays