Modern consumerism centers on purchasing goods and services to express identity and status, driven by digital platforms and planned obsolescence. It fuels economic growth through constant demand, benefiting corporations maximizing profits, advertisers targeting behaviors, and consumers seeking convenience or social validation—though often at environmental and financial costs.
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