Rihanna and Beyoncé Can’t Save Us: Celebrating Black Wealth Is a Distraction
I can understand why we cling to stories of Black people thriving. But this way of thinking ignores what has been built on our backs
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Makeup and Money: The Persuasive Pull of Beauty Influencers
In the world of big cosmetics companies, authenticity has become a currency
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Is Buying a Piece of Virtual Art Better for the Environment?
Online consumption behaves exactly like real-life shopping, devouring more and more resources every year
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What DIY Couldn’t Do for Me
Hustle culture tells us we’ll be more productive if we optimize our homes. But the decor was never really the problem
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The Rise of the Roommate
Burnt out and debt ridden, my generation is poised to change the household as we know it—maybe even for the better
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Give Alberta Oil Back to the People
Norway has banked more than $1 trillion—all thanks to its state-owned oil company. Should Alberta follow its model?
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Consumerism: Vass Bednar
Vass Bednar spoke about the future of consumerism from a data perspective – and that we might be a little too willing to give up our information to feel a little special.
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Hippie Capitalism
My Airbnb stay ended with an awkward hug
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The Rising Tide
Naomi Klein targets the root cause of climate change—capitalism
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Shop Till You Transcend
At the annual International Dubai Shopping Festival, consumption is the main event
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