I am taking a break this morning from drowning in statistical outputs and finishing my damn dissertation to post an interesting article. Adbusters is a magazine I enjoy to rummage through and they featured the compact lifestyle blog I referenced about questing the real motives behind your daily purchases.
Stated in the article, “Money and debts seem to be ruling our life,” observes Rúna Björg Gartharsdóttir, a Compacter in Iceland. She explains to Adbusters that she joined the Compact to escape what she calls the “vicious cycle” of consumerism – the chronic overwork to be able to spend more; the social disintegration resulting from overwork; the environmental damage caused by consumer waste; conflict over resources to supply consumer demand. In other words, a myriad of problems loosely bound by the innocent desire for an iPod or a luxury car collection.
I don't think I could have said it better! Not that I have the money (since most of it goes towards the pro cycling fund), so I will stick with my trailer, recycle, and shop at thrift stores.
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