Quote by Christopher Lasch

The model of ownership, in a society organized round mass consumption, is addiction.


The model of ownership, in a society organized round mass co

Summary

This quote suggests that in a society where consumerism is prevalent, the concept of ownership becomes an addiction. The model of ownership refers to the idea that individuals are defined by their possessions. In a society focused on mass consumption, people are constantly desiring more and more material goods, leading to a cycle of always wanting and acquiring more. This addiction to ownership becomes a defining element of one's identity and perpetuates the consumerist culture that exists in such a society.

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By Christopher Lasch
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