There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism, as they say, but it is possible to be less unethical (and capitalism’s probably going to be around for the fore

There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism, as they say, but it is possible to be less unethical (and capitalism’s probably going to be around for the foreseeable anyway, so don’t beat yourself up). Personally: I used to be more into new shiny things than I am. I still enjoy getting new stuff, who doesn’t, but I try to temper that with enjoying getting longevity out of the stuff I already have. I think it is right to deeply consider the ecological and exploitative impact of what we buy, but unless you completely change your lifestyle to actually not need much tech at all, self-loathing austerity is miserable too. Have good justifications for the things you buy, and once you do, enjoy them. Take good care of them and find a good home for them once you don’t want them any more.