These words are still ringing in my ears. It’s easy to get caught up in consumerism these days especially when watching television, reading a magazine, or any other form of media. Sergio clearly states the ugly truth: America’s culture benefits from the exploitation of others. Anyone can point out a problem but it takes leadership and dedication to come up with a solution. Yes, what is going on is unjust and inhumane, but what can I do? Sergio mentions several projects and organizations that can help reduce the amount of things we consume and waste we produce. I just wish there was more detail about them in the piece and in the description.
As a country and as individuals we need to address our lifestyle and think about how it affects other people. Recently I got together with a group of friends and we had a DIY party. Everyone arrived with art supplies and a project in mind.
Artist Josiah McElheney speaks of consumerism in a recent interview and how we are brainwashed into buying things. He concludes that we can as individuals create something.
Josiah McElheny interview
http://icateens.org/video/interview-josiah-mcelheny
DIY blogs
http://honestlywtf.com/diy/
http://blog.freepeople.com/diy/