The American Conservative1 week agoWritingCovid and the Good-Time EconomyReflecting on pandemic restrictions, reassessing what constitutes 'normal life', and confronting consumerism and materialism in society. [ more ]
IndieWire3 months agoFilmHow 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 Festival The film explores themes of faith, materialism, and the meaning of life [ more ]
www.vox.com5 months agoParentingThe world wants your kids to buy stuff. Here's how to help them be less materialistic.Kids today are exposed to a constant barrage of consumerist messages through various platforms. The ease of online shopping makes it difficult to teach kids about the real cost of products. Materialism can have negative impacts on children's academic engagement, mental health, and the environment. [ more ]