Mindless Consumerism

Deep inside, we are all gluttons. *NOM NOM NOM*

I caught myself scrolling down the Machines website as I estimated my budget of what’s left in the Lily Fund if I were to “invest” in an iPad. Ironically, I just finished a chapter of Naomi Klien’s No Logo which was discussing on identity marketing and the evils companies that try to convert you into some mindless consumer. No biggie. Usually I’m quite a thrifty person. As evidence, I don’t buy tech gadgets (everything is a hand-me-down or some random lucky draw prize with the exception of my Nokia N79) nor do I purchase loads of dresses. On top of that, I cringe at fashion magazines that perpetuate the message that beauty (with make up) is the sole purpose in life. No, I do not think that being a “buyer” makes me a victim but I refuse to become some minion/free advertising kit to some conglomerate/company. Cigarettes.  Any form of addiction. But really, an iPad would make my life much easier. But do I really need it to get any easier?

A possible easier life in a not so far future.

So I do believe that most of us have barely survived the Industrial Revolution without being converted into a Mindless Consumer. But even being aware of this potential disorder, there’s this constant desire raging inside me to “buy all the things”. :/ Hmmph.

This is such a lousy post but I had to get it off my mind.

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