Consumerism is rotting away your self-esteem without yourself even knowing. All right, hear me out, guys. I know this point might sound a bit extreme at first, but trust me, I've had more than my share of that experience.And I am sure that everyone here sitting in this room today has felt the same way before in one point in their life. So as a senior grade high school student, I've always had a special interest in the field of arts and crafts. And through the process, through the trials and errors of acquir ...

Every single one of you in this room is a liar. Especially me. The biggest lie we tell, it happens every time you buy something you don't need.You tell yourself you're buying a thing, you're not. You're buying someone you want to be. The truth is, I've stolen from you, not your money, something even worse. I've stolen how you feel about yourself.For 20 years, I've been a professional manipulator. I've made millions of dollars making you feel like you're not good enough so I could sell you the cure. Today, I ...

As humans, we are all consumers. The water we drink, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, that is all consuming. The problem is when it gets out of hand, out of control, which has been happening more and more over the years due to social media trends and birth advertising.That loss of control is called consumerism. Hello, my name is Cecilia and tonight I'm going to explain to you how consumerism has become a driving force on our lives. the negative impact it can have on our mental, emotional, and financial ...

and I'm in eighth grade. Today I'm going to be presenting my TEDex speech on societal standards and their impact on us and also other people we might not expect. Societal standards are day-to-day expectations that we all deal with since they're hold up society.However, this doesn't mean that all the standards have to positively contribute to our lives. And a great example is the beauty standard. Beauty standards can vary from place to place, but everywhere you go, it's something people pay a lot of attentio ...

Good uh evening everyone. I'm hoping you guys having a great afternoon so far. I know that some of you would be quite exhausted by now because you know I'm already the seventh speaker of the night. So I assume that some of you here would uh love to have some more food to eat.Did you know that food is one of the three thing that every single person on this earth need to be able to survive. The two other things are water and oxygen. And unlike the old days when you know humans have to go into woods to hunt fo ...

Would [Music] your life be better with less social media clutter? Let's find out. My name is Ryan Nicodemus and these are my friends Joshua Fields Milbour and TK Coleman. Together we run a simple living collective known as the Minimalists. Over the last 15 years, through our podcasts, films, books, and live events, we have helped millions of people understand what it means to live a meaningful life with less. Less stuff, fewer distractions, less clutter, less physical clutter, sure, but also less digital cl ...

Core Themes & Societal Commentary - The novel "Feed" explores the control consumerism exerts over society, reliance on technology, corporate overreach, loss of individuality, class division, and erosion of language [5] - The book serves as a commentary on freedom in the digital world, highlighting the difficulty of opting out of technology in modern society [10] - The author suggests that predicting the future requires understanding capitalism rather than technology [12] - The narrative explores how individuals may become unaware of negative societal trends and adapt to them, such as normalizing environmental damage [15][16] Technology & its Impact - The "Feed," a commercial brain implant, provides constant internet access and personalized advertising, influencing thoughts, feelings, and motor skills [2][4] - The author notes the potential for technology to rewire cognition and reduce autonomy, even for those who are wary of its influence [24][26] - The book highlights the importance of integrated knowledge and understanding complex systems, which are threatened by book banning and deregulation [26] Predictive Qualities & Relevance - "Feed," written in 2002, eerily predicts the pervasive influence of social media and targeted advertising [7] - The book's themes remain relevant, prompting discussions about the balance between the convenience of digital technology and its potential drawbacks [22][23] - The author acknowledges the duality of technology, appreciating its benefits while recognizing its potential to alter cognition and autonomy [22][24]

Circular Economy & Design - Design is karma; designing for expiry leads to waste, while designing for sustainability creates resources [2] - Modern urban consumerism is characterized by buying, swiping, and wiping off, highlighting a culture of consumption [3][4] - Survival is symbiosis; culture and nature should be in a symbiotic relationship where neither lets the other die [7] - Eco-karma is designed for circularity, where culture and nature regenerate each other, contrasting with planned obsolescence [9] - Circular design should incorporate longevity and reversibility, ensuring sustainability and viability throughout a product's lifecycle [13][14] Examples & Case Studies - The Bohogi Shell Parikramma in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a ritual that protects local biodiversity and the tradition of the indigenous community, showcasing a symbiotic relationship [5][6][7] - Plastic cards exemplify planned obsolescence, expiring every 2 to 5 years despite being made to last forever [3][15] - A love letter represents a circular design because it regenerates meaning across time, even after the writers and readers are gone [20][21] Framework for Circular Design - Every entity needs resources for manufacturing, sustaining, and regenerating the product [11] - Linear design limits human potential by focusing on viability, feasibility, and desirability, while circular design emphasizes longevity and reversibility [13] - The future is written in design for circularity, not expiry dates [22]

Environmental Impact of Consumerism - Annually, Americans discard over 12 million tons of furniture, equivalent to filling 1,600 Olympic swimming pools [1] - An estimated three-fifths (60%) of all clothing ends up in landfills or incinerators within a year of production, translating to a truckload of used clothing dumped or burned every second [2] - Global waste generation is projected to increase by 70% over the next 30 years, equating to 34 billion tons of waste each year [25] Critique of Capitalism - Capitalism is criticized for leading to the destruction of traditional values, environmental degradation, worker and consumer exploitation, and negative mental health effects [2] - Over the last 55 years, the global population has doubled, while global resource extraction has tripled [12] - From 2016 to 2021, global consumption exceeded 75% of the entire 20th-century consumption [13] - Capitalism prioritizes products that generate quick profits, such as fossil fuel vehicles, fast fashion, and cheap gadgets, leading to endless production and waste [14][15] Alternative Consumption Model - The report advocates for slow and empathetic consumerism, emphasizing choices that honor relationships between consumers and items, the people who made them, and the land the materials come from [8] - Slow consumerism challenges the fast-paced disposable culture, promoting fewer, higher quality items crafted with care and designed to last [8][9] - Empathetic consumerism invites compassion into purchasing decisions, considering the lives, traditions, and stories of the people behind the products [10] Call to Action - The report suggests five simple actions: question the value and impact of purchases, engage in creation, build relationships (not just transactions), prioritize giving over getting, and reconnect with nature [26][27][28][29][30][31]

The billionaire in a private jet misses the old days. The millionaire in first class dreams of owning a jet. The businessman in a sports car wants to be a millionaire. The employee in an old car wishes for a sports car.The guy on a bicycle dreams of owning a car. The pedestrian dreams of owning a bike. More will never be enough until enough is finally. ...