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Experiences consistently rank higher than possessions when it comes to providing happiness. Regarding the term, quoting the Wikipedia page on consumerism: "Cons
by capisce 14y ago
Experiences consistently rank higher than possessions when it comes to providing happiness. Regarding the term, quoting the Wikipedia page on consumerism: "Consumerism is a social and economic order that encourages the purchase of goods and services in ever-greater amounts." The page says nothing about travelling or tourism.
- justincormack 14y agoTourism is consumption of services.
- king_jester 14y agoTourism and travel is a consumer industry and you consume various services and goods in order to travel. Travel is heavily consumerist and there are many kinds of travel products and services that are available and advertised heavily. Travel can be a great experience, but you generally have to have some kind of wealth to travel (note I didn't say wealthy).