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If $100bn of spend is being caused by advertising rather than by need, then it sounds like a net benefit to society to prevent that spend. Either people need t
by jl6 5y ago
If $100bn of spend is being caused by advertising rather than by need, then it sounds like a net benefit to society to prevent that spend.
Either people need the products and will carry on buying them, or they don’t, and they will spend their money on something else instead.
- amerkhalid 5y agoIt is not only better for people but also for the environment. In my past life, I bought a lot of gizmos thanks to random ads. Most of those gadgets end being used once or twice, and then go in donation pile or trash. People can invest extra cash, retire early, donate. And I think those jobs that are lost due to less consumption will pave a way towards more meaningful work eventually.