I don't know why you're downvoted - You're correct, even some basic common sense should show that we aren't buying 86% less stuff today than in the 70s. And th

I don't know why you're downvoted - You're correct, even some basic common sense should show that we aren't buying 86% less stuff today than in the 70s. And that conclusion is born through when you actually read the article, they completely misrepresent reality with that title. It's kind of astounding how many people are just taking it as face value.