《工作、消费主义和新穷人》是本神书，每次翻看都有一些不同的感受。虽然还是难以一口气看完，但提取其主要观点和精髓还是可以做到的。书中的很多观点很值得现代人警醒，有不小的现实的意义。 1. 工作伦理的建构与演变 鲍曼指出，"工作伦理"并非自然存在，而是工业革命时期被人为发明的道德工具。其核心逻辑是： "不工作是罪"：将劳动神圣化，把不工作视为道德缺陷

Credits: ghanabusinessnews.com Most of us more or less know that fast food sells garbage to eat, no one expects quality food. But what has been discovered at KFC is truly disgusting, and all in the name

My YouTube algorithm did me a favor the other day when this video by Rajiv Surendra showed up in my feed. I highly suggest you watch it but, in a nutshell, Rajiv explains the importance of living with

Abstract In an era dominated by digital platforms, social media recommendation algorithms play a pivotal role in shaping user experiences and behaviors. This paper posits that these algorithms are engineered

C'è qualcosa di assolutamente catartico, violento e terrificante nello scattare foto erotiche, se così mi concedete la licenza di definire questa serie di scatti che condivido oggi con voi, ad un completo

A dear friend sent me this fascinating Substack around consumerism in December (as traditional and predictable a subject around this time as the gifts and excessive decorations it decries). It was clever

This month, we had a death in the family. And death can be a mirror - a mirror in which our convenient self-delusions crumble. I believe that we honor the dead by speaking honestly about them, and I've

Hi fellow Hiveians, Today I wanted to appreciate old reliable in terms of some clothing! Old Reliable There are many fluctuations that we do throughout the year, some good, some bad! As the weather changes,

Hi fellow Hiveians, Today I wanted to complain about the damn tech companies slowing us down! Planned Obsolescence It's that time of year again... The new phones are out and being pushed! Quick, Chevrolet

Can someone explain to me Labubus? I mean, I think I get it, but I do not. Not really. What is this obsession with this hideous doll? Is society falling under some weird spell? Two months ago my little

"Desire is an odd thing. As soon as it’s sated, it transmutes. If we receive the golden thread, we desire the golden needle." [Holly Black, The Cruel Prince] A few days ago, my sister asked me

There’s luckily still a powerful shift underway. Anti-consumption is no longer a niche lifestyle—it’s entering the headlines and hitting economies, cultures, and brands where it matters most. A short summary

It sounds so smart, almost like you’re making the wise choice by buying just one thing instead of many. Source Smartphones that are now marketed as your wallet, doctor, and office in one. All-in-one

How far has consumerism shifted the meaning of life? I remember when I was a kid, the day before Eid al-Fitr, I would always feel anxious no matter what. I would keep thinking about how I was going to

The French Senate has passed a law banning advertisements from ultra fast fashion retailers, marking a strong stance against environmental degradation caused by the textile industry. This law builds on

Oh goodness! How did I get to this point? I thought I had it under control. Today, I would like to share with you all a part of me I have never spoken of. I just discovered that I am still bound to hoarding

I'm not rich, I'm not poor. I am comfortable though and my spending strategy is part of the reason why

A really good friend called me yesterday to brainstorm business ideas. He’s 47, thinking about moving back in with his parents in Homestead to reboot his life. I’ll keep his reasons private, but our

How fascinating all these dead, sterile and immaculate modern technological gadgetries, thingamabobbers and gizmos are to us organics. The glossy, reflective Astra glass surface of a brand new, midnight