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Consumption Junction

Consumerism meets marketing; who & what manipulates the free market of goods & services. See also: http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/ze-big-mouth-promotions-stuff/

Curated by Deanna Dahlsad

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From sethgodin.typepad.com - September 6, 2013 5:19 PM

Deanna Dahlsad's curator insight, September 6, 2013 5:19 PM

I don't agree with many of Seth's points; and not just because I'm a stubborn book lover. Here are my top 4 (quick) cautions:

The ever-increasing price of ebooks no longer makes ebook as seductive, so I and many others are back to paper book purchases.

Libraries are more than books -- especially to middle and lower class folks.

"Single tasking" is far more productive than multi-tasking, and, hopefully sooner rather than later, the cultre will move back to focusing on what one's doing.

Then there's the whole "power of the object" thing, which motivates not just collectors but humans at large.

Deanna Dahlsad's comment, September 6, 2013 8:50 PM

Thanks, Gracie :)

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See also: http://dpoptart.tumblr.com/post/60495563475/jon-stewart-explaining-to-young-people-why-books

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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad

An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com

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Collecting old things; heirlooms and new to you things! Companion to http://www.inherited-values.com/

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Racism past and present. Companion to http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/colorful-prism-of-racism/

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From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.

Cultural History

The roots of culture; history and pre-history.

Dare To Be A Feminist

I do. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com/category/hey-sister-can-you-spare-some-social-change/

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