191. Capitalism Thrives on Your Dissatisfaction

In a capitalist society, you are socialized to feel deeply dissatisfied with your life from the moment you are born. This is not an accident. Capitalism thrives on your dissatisfaction, both in how that drives consumerism and in how it cultivates overworking. Today's episode will explore how capitalist economies benefit from dissatisfied people, the role of marketing, the influence of social media, and the impact of news and media in maintaining this state of discontent.

 

In this episode you'll learn:

How capitalism sets you up to feel constantly dissatisfied.
The roles of marketing, social media, and news cycles in cultivating your dissatisfaction.
Why it's a radical shift to build your satisfying AF life instead.

 

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