> Ironically, that emotional gap / need is probably a symptom of the societal conditions that created the need to constantly consume.
Nothing ironic about it - it's the plan, it's how capitalism has always been intended to work. It creates disvalues in order that the working classes must consume their way to a modicum of satisfaction. Ivan Illich was good on this, or read some of the early 20th century marketing literature.
A simple, undemanding, cooperative way of life in a healthy ecosystem is the capitalist's worst nightmare.
Nothing ironic about it - it's the plan, it's how capitalism has always been intended to work. It creates disvalues in order that the working classes must consume their way to a modicum of satisfaction. Ivan Illich was good on this, or read some of the early 20th century marketing literature.
A simple, undemanding, cooperative way of life in a healthy ecosystem is the capitalist's worst nightmare.