The Perils of Consumerism

Having created another handful of tongue-in-cheek posters — this time, on the perils of consumerism — at Behancé, Damian Bennett writes that

It’s not just celebrities.​​​​​​​ “About 6% of Americans struggle with compulsive buying behavior.” It’s epidemic. It’s a national disorder.

■ Why We Buy Things We Don’t Need November 21, 2022 [Spoiler, it’s the dopamine.]

■ Social Media Influencers Tell You To Buy, Buy, Buy. Stop Listening To Them. July 14, 2024

■ How Tech Is Turning Casual Spenders Into Binge Shoppers December 19, 2024

Much of this buying is on credit, which is debt, and cumulative debt — unless you are the government — eventually outruns credit.