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Society

Rihanna and Beyoncé Can’t Save Us: Celebrating Black Wealth Is a Distraction

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 - by Ashleigh-Rae Thomas

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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Business

Makeup and Money: The Persuasive Pull of Beauty Influencers

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 - by Daphné B

In the world of big cosmetics companies, authenticity has become a currency

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Technology

Is Buying a Piece of Virtual Art Better for the Environment?

May 18, 2021October 21, 2021 - by J.B. MacKinnon

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

December 16, 2020June 8, 2021 - by Kate Black

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

November 11, 2020September 25, 2022 - by Kelli María Korducki

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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Business

Give Alberta Oil Back to the People

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 - by Linda McQuaig

Norway has banked more than $1 trillion—all thanks to its state-owned oil company. Should Alberta follow its model?

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The Walrus Talks

Consumerism: Vass Bednar

September 22, 2019February 21, 2020 - by 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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June 2016 / Technology

Hippie Capitalism

May 25, 2016April 1, 2020 - by Jonathan Kay

My Airbnb stay ended with an awkward hug

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Environment / November 2014

The Rising Tide

October 15, 2014April 13, 2020 - by Astra Taylor

Naomi Klein targets the root cause of climate change—capitalism

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April/May 2004 / Society

Shop Till You Transcend

April 12, 2004May 14, 2022 - by Carey Toane

At the annual International Dubai Shopping Festival, consumption is the main event

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