For those who see consumption as a ritual, not just a habit. IC Glass offers meticulously crafted, American-made glassware for a refined journey. Where function meets art.

Link: http://geticglass.com/collections/puffco-attachment/products/puffco-peak-pro-3dxl-daybreak-limited-edition

#ICGlass #GlassPipe #AmericanGlass #MindfulConsumption #SmokingRitual #HeadyGlass

Hello #fediversers 🙏
A weekend film that was an eye-opener for us.

From #netflix - "Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy" 2024 #documentary. It's an #exposé on the growth-at-any-cost ethos of 21st century corporations that aim to make all of us willing buyers of their goods, and the inevitable consequences to our world and well-being. 🧐
#mustwatch #mustshare #buyNow #ifixit #consumerism #mindfulconsumption #filmastodon
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/buy_now_the_shopping_conspiracy

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It feels like nowadays, marketing psychology leans more towards persuading people to make purchases rather than genuinely helping them decide if they'd like to buy something or not. What do you think? #MarketingEthics #ConsumerPsychology #BuyerBeware #MindfulConsumption #DarkPatterns #MakeInformedChoices #DigitalWellbeing

💎 Tips: kaebecomyn.rad

Thank you for doing what Tim Minchin does and making a conscious decision on what type of news you want to consume and choosing the Good News Community.

@consciousliving
@goodnews

#GoodNewsCommunity #PositiveMedia #ConsciousChoices #TimMinchin #MediaMindfulness #ChooseGood #GoodNewsMovement #IntentionalLiving #PositiveVibes #MindfulConsumption​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Deniz Opal (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 video Tim Minchin on the social media ethical engagement fallacy.

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#Singapore’s #youth embrace #underconsumption #lifestyle as economic realities bite
"embracing the #underconsumptioncore #trend has opened up new avenues.. e trend is a response to rising #costofliving, job uncertainty & lay-offs, which hv forced them to reduce their spending.. Its not just a reaction to #overconsumption but also a #strategic choice to manage #economicrealities.. being a more #conscious #consumer can hv #benefits for #personalfinances"
#mindfulconsumption
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3276571/singapores-youth-embrace-underconsumption-lifestyle-economic-realities-bite
Singapore’s youth embrace underconsumption lifestyle as economic realities bite

Social media posts celebrating frugality have become viral as more Gen Z and Gen Y Asians worry about the cost of living and job security.

South China Morning Post

In the communities I'm in, there are lots of thoughtful discussions and concerns around AI/ML from ethics and labour rights perspectives. Another area I'd also love to see more info, transparency, awareness and accountability around is environmental footprint - especially considering the extensive use of generative AI for things many would agree can be frivolous.

2 recent articles, as I try to learn more:

https://e360.yale.edu/features/artificial-intelligence-climate-energy-emissions

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00478-x

#ClimateCrisis #MindfulConsumption

As Use of A.I. Soars, So Does the Energy and Water It Requires

Generative artificial intelligence uses massive amounts of energy for computation and data storage and millions of gallons of water to cool the equipment at data centers. Now, legislators and regulators — in the U.S. and the EU — are starting to demand accountability.

Yale e360
In a world that's always rushing, remember that true value lies in moments, not minutes. With #WorkPlayTravel, embrace the luxury of living sustainably, where every product has a purpose and every second counts. 🌿⏳ #TimelesslyTrendy #TimeIsPriceless #SavorTheMoment #SustainableLuxury
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