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MENTAL MODEL · M10819

Consumerism

Consumerism
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A social and economic order that encourages people to continuously purchase goods and services as a primary goal and source of happiness in life, binding 'identity' with 'consumption ability'.

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Consumerism is a socio-cultural and economic phenomenon in which the aspirations of many individuals include the acquisition of goods and services beyond those necessary for survival or traditional displays. In contemporary consumer society, the purchase and the consumption of products have evolved …

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A concept/system that organizes life's meaning and identity around consumption: human satisfaction and status are increasingly defined by possession and purchase, often driven by production and marketing, emphasizing constant renewal and replacement.

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