Rampant consumerism erodes us
An epidemic of mindless consumerism is sweeping the world with the compulsive pursuit of money and possessions making people richer but sadder.
"We have become addicted to having rather than being and confusing our needs with our wants"
Studies in lots of different nations show that if you place high value on those things, you are more likely to suffer depression, anxiety, addictions and personality disorders. People in English-speaking nations are twice as likely to be mentally ill as people living in mainland western European nations. Always wanting bigger and better is an emotional cul de sac...
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I loved this article on Yahoo! It's confirming an observation that I've made in the past few years. Thank you British comrades!
"We have become addicted to having rather than being and confusing our needs with our wants"
Studies in lots of different nations show that if you place high value on those things, you are more likely to suffer depression, anxiety, addictions and personality disorders. People in English-speaking nations are twice as likely to be mentally ill as people living in mainland western European nations. Always wanting bigger and better is an emotional cul de sac...
Read more here
I loved this article on Yahoo! It's confirming an observation that I've made in the past few years. Thank you British comrades!
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