Brands, Identity, Symbolism, Consumption, Equality, Materialism, Happiness, and the Planet

Think about "big picture" issues ..... as well as more micro issues associated with everyday life on the planet.Think about what companies and brands do (and do not) do for people in terms of forming and changing identities, sense of self, group membership, and humanity.......what is "value" .... what is "worth"what makes people happy and satisfied in the short term and long-term...........the links below are a sample of perspectives to generate conversation and reflection.Find other materials and provide URL links in your posts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-W_KgZhG_A

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeTgLKNb5R0(Links to an external site.)

https://www.ted.com/talks/americus_reed_branding_for_a_better_you(Links to an external site.)

https://www.ted.com/talks/nora_atkinson_why_art_thrives_at_burning_man/transcript?language=en

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https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_wilkinson_how_economic_inequality_harms_societies?language=en

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https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_ariely_how_equal_do_we_want_the_world_to_be_you_d_be_surprised?language=en

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https://www.ted.com/talks/graham_hill_less_stuff_more_happiness?language=en

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQel6t784W0

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNOJUDdDNHU

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https://www.ted.com/talks/eva_pongracz_to_waste_or_not_waste_sustainable_consumption_or_sustainable_mindset

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https://www.ted.com/talks/the_edge_of_happiness/transcript?language=en

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2021/03/19/the-20-happiest-countries-in-the-world-in-2021/?sh=753c6d0470a0(Links to an external site.)