Quote by Guy Debord

Young people everywhere have been allowed to choose between love and a garbage disposal unit. Everywhere they have chosen the garbage disposal unit.

Young people everywhere have been allowed to choose between

Summary

This quote suggests that in modern society, young people are often presented with a choice between pursuing meaningful relationships and pursuing material possessions or instant gratification. The implied observation is that more often than not, young people tend to prioritize and choose material belongings over love and connection. It reflects a growing trend of valuing convenience and materialism over deeper emotional connections and could potentially comment on the values and priorities of contemporary youth culture.

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Consumerism

By Guy Debord

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