Beyond the Shopping Spree Consumerism, Emptiness, and the Search for Meaning
Beyond the Shopping Spree Consumerism, Emptiness, and the Search for Meaning The 1980s in the United States were a golden era of consumerism. Fueled by a booming economy, mass marketing, and the rise of credit cards, shopping became not just a necessity but a cultural event. Malls were packed. Catalogs arrived like clockwork. Families filled their homes and garages with televisions, gadgets, decor, exercise equipment, and more. The message was loud and clear: more stuff meant more happiness. If…
