Dear @geke,
This is a wonderful glimpse into the mirror of how our financial choices are reflected beyond satisfying desires or fulfilling basic needs. Along with this spot-on observation...
A big hint that our culture is leaning heavily toward consumerism is the fact that the Container Store, “clutter coaches,” and the show Hoarders exist.
...I will add the rise of 3 car garages and acres of self-storage units as indicators of the unintended impacts of embracing a consumeristic mindset. I look forward to reading more from this series!