Affluenza
By Thomas H. Naylor, David Wann & John de Graaf
How Overconsumption Is Killing Us and How to Fight Back. Berrett-Koehler, 2014.
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16 mins read
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A brief summary of Affluenza
An interesting, left-leaning argument about the drawbacks of economic overload in the form of overconsumption, arguing that the desire to accumulate goods, or “affluenza,” is leading to negative societal, social, and environmental issues like loneliness, conflict in families, rising debt, and pollution.
Key insights in Affluenza
Who should read Affluenza
Professionals • investors • leaders • managers • entrepreneurs • lecturers
About the author of Affluenza
As an independent film producer, John de Graaf has received over 100 awards. He works with the Happiness Initiative and advises the prime minister of Bhutan. David Wann has authored multiple books and documentaries, of which several have gone on to become award winners. Thomas Naylor has authored over 30 books and is a professor at Duke University.
Thomas H. Naylor
David Wann
John de Graaf
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