In this episode, Alice and Allie explore the psychology of consumerism, discussing how advertising influences our desires and the emotional journey of purchasing. They share personal stories about items that promised to change their lives but didn’t, and those that truly made a difference. The conversation touches on societal pressures, the allure of sales, and the internal conflicts of wants versus needs.
We hope you enjoy this conversation!
Links
New York Times Essay: Disney and the Decline of America’s Middle Class
Poem: Gift by Czesław Miłosz
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