Quote by Cornel West

We have a market-driven society so obsessed with buying and selling and obsessed with power and pleasure and property.

We have a market-driven society so obsessed with buying and

Summary

This quote suggests that our society is predominantly focused on consumerism, money, and material possessions, with a strong emphasis on power and personal gratification. It implies that there is an overwhelming preoccupation with acquiring wealth and satisfying individual desires, which leaves little room for other values such as empathy, altruism, or communal well-being. The notion of a "market-driven society" indicates that economic forces heavily dictate our choices and behavior, potentially neglecting other important aspects of life beyond material accumulation.

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By Cornel West

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