Consumerism, Financial Systems and the Future
We are building towards a sustainable future that defines itself on one whole.
The Early Birds Celebrate Christmas
If Christmas in July doesn’t get you, watch out – Smiling Bob as Santa Claus may appear even in late June.
“The Machine” and “The Power of Money”
We live in a consumerist country. It’s not something to be ashamed of, but it’s not one of America’s best values, either. Our consumerism is evident in every aspect of life, especially on a college campus.
A Young White Male Addresses Sexism, Feminism, and the Modern Conception of Beauty
A brief history of feminism as it has existed for the past 150 years, highlighting the three waves. Includes theory on the modern conception of beauty and how this conception is actually an “anti-beauty” because it normalizes beauty in order to sell it, and how third wave feminism has contributed to this conception. Prevalent throughout are the themes of sexism and the sexualization of women, especially in modern times. Let me remind you I am a man. A rather “normal” man.
Throwaway Society: The Impact on the Individual
Separation and divorce as symptomatic of that cultural norm.
The Customer is Always Right
Every company that deals with the public has one thing in common, namely the need for good customer service. It’s all too common to hear the phrase “the customer is always right.” But if this statement were true, would it have to be constantly said?
My View on the “New” American Dream
An insight on what the American dream has become, and what I aim to achieve with my new model.
Retail Therapy? No Thank You
Why exactly do we get this urge to spend, spend, spend to make ourselves feel better? Is it possible that if we were content with our working lives we wouldn’t go on the consumer rampage?
Our Society and Its Manko
Ever had a cupboard filled with things you don’t need, will never need, had never needed, yet bought it? A part of our materialistic mentality is the source of that little problem, and it is also shoved into our faces by mass commercialism.
Responsible Consumption
The consequences of thoughtless consumer choices and solutions for our current financial and economic problems.






















