You’re no more immune from consumerism than Vinny was. You’re probably in its grip right now. If you don’t believe this, take an honest look at how you’re reading this book. As a consumer, you’ll read it quickly and superficially, hoping it is the “answer” you’ve been seeking. You’ll want the book to work like a pill, even if you don’t admit it; ju

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I don’t know if people develop such a deep connection to the things they buy these days. Many people have a strong desire to possess the latest thing, and manufacturers and advertisers know this. It is not by accident that merchandise is not created to last. The objects of our desire are constantly changing. And our desires for the objects we consu

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