Consumerism and loneliness can be a poisonous combination in a digital world driven by algorithms and emotional disconnection. I'm thinking about the forces that drove me to Amazon addiction.
You're a great writer. The addiction to the buzz of new 'stuff' that will equate with a new you is so relateable. I wrote an article on my thrift addiction that touches on similar themes - you might like it.
I loved this line: "I was sucked into the algorithm and spat out with a bunch of extra plastic."
Subbed and supporting your writing over shopping journey! :)
Thank you for sharing your experience here, it's very valuable.
We indeed became victims of catch-up culture
Also I think, social apps de-valued human connection since everyone now is a text away whilst in the past people used to wait long days and month to get a single letter back and so an actual meeting felt a lot more rewarding than now. It introduced social fatigue making people more lonely than ever
You're a great writer. The addiction to the buzz of new 'stuff' that will equate with a new you is so relateable. I wrote an article on my thrift addiction that touches on similar themes - you might like it.
I loved this line: "I was sucked into the algorithm and spat out with a bunch of extra plastic."
Subbed and supporting your writing over shopping journey! :)
Thank you. I’ve subbed to you too - haven’t read yet but the topics look like they’re up my alley!
Thank you for sharing your experience here, it's very valuable.
We indeed became victims of catch-up culture
Also I think, social apps de-valued human connection since everyone now is a text away whilst in the past people used to wait long days and month to get a single letter back and so an actual meeting felt a lot more rewarding than now. It introduced social fatigue making people more lonely than ever