... been replaced by impulsive desires. The world was not always like this. The functionality of a product used to be the primary reason for purchasing it, and not the esthetics and social perception of the product. Why have we devolved into such primitive cognition? How did our culture come to be the way it is today? Our society started with a needs-based consumption, ... their lives in meaningful ways" (Richins, 2013). Today, a problem is faced as much of people's lives are spent trying to acquire more things. "Thinking about acquisition provides momentary happiness boost to [many] peopl...

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... "minority." The most important aspect of the democratic way of life is the recognition of individual equality and freedom. It is my duty to physically and mentally take care of myself so that I may be capable of being a better member of our society. A healthy body and a clear thinking mind are two of the elements necessary to maintain myself as a productive member of my community ... anyone else to benefit themselves. They wouldn't have to think twice about refusing drugs or promiscuous sexual acts, because the general consensus is that those things are wrong. Everyone's perception of r...

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