The Diderot Effect

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A closer look at a fascinating social phenomenon, The Diderot Effect. Identity consumerism is terrifying, but undeniably a part of the Capitalist universe in which we live.

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WORKS CITED:

Denis Diderot, "Regrets on Parting with My Old Dressing Gown"
http://bit.ly/1t4xB7L

Esther Inglis-Arkell, "The Diderot Effect Makes You Want to Consume, Consume, Consume"
http://bit.ly/1knHMU3

Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diderot_effect

Juliet B. Schor, "The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don't Need"

True Detective S1E1, full clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7NEijUG_ug

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