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Can you resist all the addictions modern life throws at you? Only if you're rich enough | Martha Gill

Modern issues of addiction stem from abundant societal conditions, reflecting more on our successes than failures.

Carbon myopia is concealing a deeper problem: our insatiable appetite for materials

Overconsumption threatens sustainability; transitioning to a circular economy is essential to manage resources and waste.

POV: How creatively nutritious is your internet feed?

Tiny Awards aim to counteract web overconsumption by celebrating unique, non-commercial personal internet experiences.
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Samsung customer upset with seemingly unavoidable app installation: 'This sort of thing should be banned'

Unwanted apps pre-installed during software updates can frustrate users.
Advertising impacts mental health and promotes overconsumption.

Patagonia wants you to stop buying crap

The rise of fast fashion has led to low-quality, disposable products. Patagonia's film exposes overconsumption's impact while promoting its well-designed, high-quality clothing.

Samsung customer upset with seemingly unavoidable app installation: 'This sort of thing should be banned'

Unwanted apps pre-installed during software updates can frustrate users.
Advertising impacts mental health and promotes overconsumption.

Patagonia wants you to stop buying crap

The rise of fast fashion has led to low-quality, disposable products. Patagonia's film exposes overconsumption's impact while promoting its well-designed, high-quality clothing.
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The Rise of Deinfluencing in the Age of Microtrends

People encounter around 10,000 ads daily, influencing consumer behavior.
TikTok's 'deinfluencing' trend aims to reduce overconsumption and promote sustainable shopping.

Woman calls out upsetting trend cropping up on several TikTok videos: 'I can't even enjoy it anymore'

TikTok users express frustration over excessive sponsored ads on the platform.

The Rise of Deinfluencing in the Age of Microtrends

People encounter around 10,000 ads daily, influencing consumer behavior.
TikTok's 'deinfluencing' trend aims to reduce overconsumption and promote sustainable shopping.

Woman calls out upsetting trend cropping up on several TikTok videos: 'I can't even enjoy it anymore'

TikTok users express frustration over excessive sponsored ads on the platform.
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Amazon Prime Day is a 'festival of consumption'- and it's terrible for the environment

Amazon Prime Day sets new sales records, raising concerns about its environmental impact.

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.
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