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corporations are building these products and then paying other corporations to convince people that they need to buy these disposable products made from nonrene
by Teever 6y ago
corporations are building these products and then paying other corporations to convince people that they need to buy these disposable products made from nonrenewable and unsustainable resources.
We wouldn't buy the dumb shit that we use if we weren't convinced that we needed it by marketers.
- tengbretson 6y agoIt seems that you have become quite aware of the people that are trying to convince you to buy all these things. Now that you know this, are there steps you are taking to become less convincable?
- paulryanrogers 6y agoI am. Though it's hard to overcome the constant drumbeat of ads that exploit baser instincts. And while education is part of the answer it clearly doesn't work quickly or as thoroughly as regulation to protect the commons.
- ghego1 6y agoThrow away your TV and always use an ad blocker online. You will still be exposed to some ads, but nothing compared to what you are avoiding. In my case it works so well I am often unaware of new "trends" in products adverti
- xg15 6y agoYou're pivoting right back to blaming the individual. Why is it my responsibility to not be convinced - but if those companies are bombarding me with propaganda each day, backed by state-of-the-art psychology, that's perfectly fine?