“Unsatisfied - Can we buy our way to happiness?”
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Join Plato's Cave philosophers and UU Inquiring Minds this Sunday morning, August 11, 2019 at 9:00.
This Sunday:
A Discussion with StoicDan on: “Unsatisfied - Can we buy our way to happiness?”
Compared to history, we are living in a time of great abundance. Store shelves showcase thousands of products, and many new products are being developed. Is this 'horn of plenty' enriching our lives? Or is it a distraction? StoicDan will present arguments for and against Consumerism, plus ideas from economics and philosophy. We'll also hear the voices of Adam Smith, Henry David Thoreau, Elon Musk, Malcolm Gladwell, and a personal story from Gandhi's grandson.
Join the Inquiring Minds discussion – be educated; be wise.
Coffee? Yes.
Reading suggestions (from StoicDan):
Pros and cons of Consumerism
https://vittana.org/15-consumerism-pros-and-cons
Definition and history of Consumerism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism#Culture_of_consumption
Commentary on Consumerism from 1920 (download this PDF)
http://americainclass.org/sources/becomingmodern/prosperity/text3/howtosellgoods.pdf
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Steve,
Plato's Cave Organizer
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“Unsatisfied - Can we buy our way to happiness?”