#21 - Marketing and Meaning

Attention is one of the most precious things we have. How do we make sure that we're paying attention to the things we really want? Better yet, how do we make sure the things we pay attention to are actually conducive to our happiness and well-being? Companies like Google aren't doing us any favors in figuring this out.

Take the time to decide why you want something. Don't let others make the decision for you.

 

Essay on advertising and happiness by Thomas Wells - https://www.philosophersbeard.org/2014/08/if-youre-so-rich-why-arent-you-happier.html

 

Article on "corporate speak" by Molly Young https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/spread-of-corporate-speak.html

 

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