A close friend once told me, "Consumerism disempowers people," and it’s lived rent-free in my head ever since. Everything has a price tag now. It’s not just food or shelter; we’re buying time, effort, and even the "vibe" of our relationships. Feeling lazy? Grab delivers. Want to shed pounds without the grind? Ozempic promises a bypass. Need an idea? AI will generate one. Consumerism sells instant fixes for life’s friction, but those shortcuts mask a much deeper cost. The real
