Asking Eric: We're getting extreme family backlash to our birthday rulesAvoiding materialism in gift-giving for kids requires understanding family dynamics and controlling what you can in the situation.
12 Ways To Get Your Kids To Care Less About "Stuff," According To ExpertsParents can use consumerist experiences during the holidays as educational moments to help kids understand the value of money.
Dear Abby: This tiresome girl talks only of the gifts she wants me to buy herStepdaughter's daughter equates love with material gifts, causing constant hinting and inappropriate behavior. Communicate concerns assertively with parents.
Asking Eric: We're getting extreme family backlash to our birthday rulesAvoiding materialism in gift-giving for kids requires understanding family dynamics and controlling what you can in the situation.
12 Ways To Get Your Kids To Care Less About "Stuff," According To ExpertsParents can use consumerist experiences during the holidays as educational moments to help kids understand the value of money.
Dear Abby: This tiresome girl talks only of the gifts she wants me to buy herStepdaughter's daughter equates love with material gifts, causing constant hinting and inappropriate behavior. Communicate concerns assertively with parents.
Making the Holidays More SustainableThe holiday season significantly increases waste, harming both the environment and people's well-being, with many seeking less materialistic celebrations.
FKA twigs's Electro-Pop Enticement, and 8 More New SongsFKA twigs explores themes of anonymous intimacy and truth in her latest collaboration.
Rachel Bilson made expansive lifestyle changes after infamous 'bling ring' thieves targeted herRachel Bilson's experience with the Bling Ring has changed her perspective on safety and material possessions over the years.
Mary Leaves Her RoomMary learns something new about color upon leaving her room, suggesting a distinction between scientific knowledge and experiential knowledge.
Iain McGilchrist's Naturalized MetaphysicsMcGilchrist's naturalized metaphysics innovatively integrates empirical research with philosophical inquiry, moving beyond traditional metaphysics.
Mary Leaves Her RoomMary learns something new about color upon leaving her room, suggesting a distinction between scientific knowledge and experiential knowledge.
Iain McGilchrist's Naturalized MetaphysicsMcGilchrist's naturalized metaphysics innovatively integrates empirical research with philosophical inquiry, moving beyond traditional metaphysics.
Love & MetaphysicsLove is a complex mental state that cannot be entirely reduced to physical explanations, necessitating a dualistic understanding of its nature.
Must Our Kids Get a Suitcase of "Swag" After Every Party?Modern birthday parties emphasize material gifts over genuine connection and celebration, reflecting societal shifts in values among youth.
Kendrick Lamar Shocks World by Not Torching Drake on New SongKendrick Lamar's latest track critiques materialism and cultural hollowness, reflecting his artistic struggles and the anticipation surrounding his Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Kendrick Lamar Shocks World by Not Torching Drake on New SongKendrick Lamar's new track critiques materialism and cultural emptiness while reflecting on his personal growth and past actions in hip-hop.
Kendrick Lamar Shocks World by Not Torching Drake on New SongKendrick Lamar's latest track critiques materialism and cultural hollowness, reflecting his artistic struggles and the anticipation surrounding his Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Kendrick Lamar Shocks World by Not Torching Drake on New SongKendrick Lamar's new track critiques materialism and cultural emptiness while reflecting on his personal growth and past actions in hip-hop.
Yes, Apple's new iPad ad is ugly and crushing, but art can't be flattenedThe Apple ad for their thinnest product faced backlash for promoting the replacement of sentimental items with technology.
Covid and the Good-Time EconomyReflecting on pandemic restrictions, reassessing what constitutes 'normal life', and confronting consumerism and materialism in society.
How Do You Make the Year's First Cinematic Masterpiece? First, Consider It an Act of FaithPham Thien An's film 'Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell' won the Camera D'Or award at the Cannes Film FestivalThe film explores themes of faith, materialism, and the meaning of life
THE RED PILL GOSPEL EVERY MAN MUST KNOW ABOUT WOMEN.Beware of women dating for fun, not serious relationships, leading to unnecessary heartbreak for men.
Social media influencers tell you to buy, buy, buy. Stop listening to them.Americans' credit card debt hit $1.13 trillion due to rising interest rates and compulsive shopping behaviors, fueled by social media influencers promoting materialism.
Fran Lebowitz: I am very angry. I'm angry almost all the time'Childhood innocence and personalities might shape future dreams.Importance of humor and self-awareness in relationships.Contradictory feelings towards money and material possessions.
Unsettling monologue of imprisoned mother whose baby went missingA lack of sleep can be an illness, leading to identity shifts; post-natal depression portrayed with unflinching honesty, raising reflections on responsibility.