The purpose of this discussion is to understand the growing concerns of consumerism and how the concept of consumerism is applied to varied contexts.
Prepare and post a response to the following prompts:
Describe consumerism. How is it applied in varied contexts?
What is planned obsolescence?
What are your personal beliefs and biases about consumption?
Having separated your personal belief and bias and using your newly honed skills of ethical evaluation, present how you feel about consumerism and planned obsolescence as a societal issue using ethical theories and concepts.