The High Price of Materialism

by Krystofer Penner | Published 11th February 2012 in Social Change

Accompanied by eye-catching illustrations, Tim Kasser discusses why consumerism actually decreases the well-being of those who participate. He outlines how when people are focused on materialistic ideas they are often less concerned about pro social issues and the environment; they are more focused on themselves and acquiring more things. This video by the Center for a New American Dream explains the importance of reducing materialistic values, and how we can go about doing this, along with some catchy artistry.