Discussion questions:
1) Who do you think should be blamed for Consumerism? Should we blame Markets? Governments? Society? Business (other Organizations)? Support your position.
2) How influenced are you by marketing? What type of advertising (banner ads in social media, youtube, influencers, TV ads, browsing info tracking and suggestions, and so forth) most convinces you to buy things? Provide your thoughts.
3) How does the film clip from Idiocracy depict a consumerist culture? Provide an example.
4) What is the responsibility of Government to control the negatives of Consumerism? What can they do specifically?
5) With cost of living increasing to the point where more things are unaffordable, what are some government and/or organization solutions (be specific) to alleviate the strains on society? . What can society do to help themselves?
