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> It almost seems that we have created needs so that we can cater to them. I think this statement sums up the type of consumerism we have today, across the dev
by djhworld 10y ago
> It almost seems that we have created needs so that we can cater to them.
I think this statement sums up the type of consumerism we have today, across the developed world.
- xyzzy4 10y agoAll people really need is food and some basic shelter. The way economics began is the farmers create the food, and non-agricultural workers trade non-essential goods and services with the farmers. Over time, the percentage of people working in agriculture declined. In less developed places like India, 50% of workers are still in agriculture.