A Lot of Nothing: How Consumerism Sells Us Emptiness

Introduction In a world saturated with advertisements, influencers peddling the latest must-have items, and a relentless barrage of messages telling us what we lack, it’s easy to feel like something is missing. We chase the newest gadgets, the trendiest clothes, the most Instagrammable experiences, all in the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. Yet, ironically, many…

The Dandy’s Manual: How Consumer Culture Turns Us into Machines

Introduction “The clothes make the man.” This oft-quoted phrase encapsulates the driving force behind a phenomenon we might call “Dandys World.” It’s a realm dominated by appearances, a carefully curated landscape where brands reign supreme and self-expression often becomes a performance orchestrated by the latest trends. But how did we arrive at this point? How…