“There are four big forces that have played a critical role in manipulating and feeding hyper-consumption: the power of persuasion; the buy now, pay later culture; the law of life cycles; and the “just one more” factor.” — Rachel Botsman Copy Share Image
“The system of consumerism may seem like an immovable fact of modern life. But it is not. That the system was manufactured suggests that we can reshape those forces to create healthier, more sustainable system with a more fulfilling goal… — Rachel Botsman Copy Share Image
“There are four big forces that have played a critical role in manipulating and feeding hyper-consumption: the power of persuasion; the buy now, pay… — Rachel Botsman Copy Share Image
“Guess what percentage of total material flow through this system is still in product or use 6 months after their sale in North America.… — Rachel Botsman Copy Share Image
“The system of consumerism may seem like an immovable fact of modern life. But it is not. That the system was manufactured suggests that… — Rachel Botsman Copy Share Image
“BlockChalk is a virtual community bulletin board for neighborhoods in nearly nine thousand cities. In function, it is like a hyper-local version of Twitter.… — Rachel Botsman Copy Share Image
