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Affluenza

How Overconsumption Is Killing Us—and How to Fight Back
in: Sociology
Summary:

The book diagnoses a societal condition characterized by excessive materialism and rampant overconsumption, which it argues is leading to psychological malaise, environmental degradation, and social fragmentation. It offers a critique of consumer culture and provides strategies for individuals and communities to break free from the cycle of consumption and pursue more fulfilling, sustainable lifestyles.

Key points:

1. Affluenza Explained: "Affluenza" is a metaphor for the negative effects of too much consumerism, leading to overwork, debt, stress, and harming the environment. It makes people less happy and causes societal issues.

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