Book Summary · 19 min
Affluenza
By John de Graaf | David Wann | Thomas H. Naylor
This episode unpacks the hidden costs of our relentless pursuit of material wealth and offers a path to genuine fulfillment beyond endless consumption.
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What it is about
Consumerism, Well-being, Simplicity, Fulfillment
Who it is for
If you've ever felt the quiet pressure to keep up, or found yourself working longer hours for things that don't truly satisfy, this will feel familiar a clarifying perspective.
The author
John de Graaf, David Wann, and Thomas H. Naylor draw on extensive research and cultural observation to articulate how our societal obsession with growth and consumption has tangible, often detrimental, effects on individual well-being and collective prosperity.
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