“Our economy is based on spending billions to persuade people that happiness is buying things, and then insisting that the only way to have a viable economy is to make things for people to buy so they’ll have jobs and get enough money to buy things.”
Quote by Philip Slater
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The Pursuit of Loneliness: America's Discontent and the Search for a New Democratic Ideal
This book delves into the complexities of American society, examining the roots of discontent and the evolving search for a new democratic ideal. more
Author
Philip Slater
Philip Slater was an American writer known for his profound insights into the lives of the working class. His works often focus on social inequality and class struggle, conveying a strong sense of political and social consciousness through novels and essays. more
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