“i agree with Ione’s take in the stanley cup episode. most consumer products are really selling you a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. it’s all in the name of convenience, something that just accumulates and pollutes the earth when we could’ve lived a very functional existence without it. it’s also, however, difficult for me to balance this with wanting nice things. i think poverty is very traumatizing, and companies take advantage of that. once you have income, you want things that you saw advertised all the time that you couldn’t get before. you want ease, you want convenience. yes we should be above it, but i think it’s important to extend compassion because ultimately these companies invest millions into advertising in order to influence your purchases on a psychological level.
great podcast, this was my first time listening but i’ll def keep tuning in”
Heyseuz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24