The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand
the growing concerns of consumerism and how the concept of consumerism
is applied to varied contexts. Prepare and post a response to the
following prompts:
- Describe consumerism. Describe a specific context and explain what consumerism means in the setting.
- What is planned obsolescence? What role does
planned obsolescence play in consumerism? Describe one product or
service and explain how planned obsolescence is incorporated into its
design. Note: Do not use the same product or service that a classmate
has already used in a previous post. - What are your personal beliefs and biases about consumption?
- Having separated your personal belief and biases
and using your newly honed skills of ethical evaluation, present how you
feel about consumerism and planned obsolescence as a societal issue
using ethical theories and concepts.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in
length.
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