consume: it's good for growth ! - E-book - ePub

Consumption is not the manifestation of the capitalist system at its peak. Didn't the Stalinist elite consume? No, consumption is an uninterrupted process emanating from deep social changes since the end of the 16th century that transcends all religious mores. Greed, materialism and idleness have replaced the values of charity, simplicity and incorruptibility of the soul. Today, consumption is more than ever present, with Internet, it has invaded our homes and is triggered every beginning of the month with subscriptions.
But to believe in the esotericism of consumption is to put oneself under a sword of Damocles to such an extent that growth today depends on excessive consumption!