Capitalism
Capitalism in its pure form is an economic and political system that is based on private accumualted weath and profit making by the buying and selling of goods in a free market. It is a complete separation of the producers from the means of production. But as Capitalism evolved with the changing times and the emergence of new technology, it has at moments been very positive but also very detrimental to our society and the earth.
One of the ways Capitalism has been harmful is that it promotes an unhealthy materialism. (See paper on Materialism) Materialism creates a larger interest in material possesions and comfort than in spiritual values. This car commercial (above) exhibits how shallow Americans have become. 50 years ago, cars were a means of transportation not impressions. But since technology introduced faster, sportier and advanced cars, automobile companies have to keep advancing too. So they play on our emotions and try to sell us a car that we think will make us look good as we drive through the mountains of the Shenandoah Valley. The ad wants us to picture how this car will look sitting outside of our house.
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