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Mass production only looks at the supply side. I don't think it fully explains consumer behavior. The advent of mass marketing and consumerism has given an exp
by x3iv130f 6y ago
Mass production only looks at the supply side. I don't think it fully explains consumer behavior.
The advent of mass marketing and consumerism has given an expectation for everything to be convenient and disposable.
Those linens, blankets, and lace even if hand made from the finest fabrics are to discarded once they are out of fashion.
- bryananderson 6y agoThis too is explained by mass production. Without it, the ability to regularly discard linens and blankets and buy new ones due to fashion would be out of reach of all but the wealthiest.
- nullserver 6y agohttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65506/super-luxe-history-pineapples-and-why-they-used-cost-8000 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65506/super-luxe-history... Pineapples used to be rented for parties. It’s why a lot old decorations had so many in it.