Consumer Quote by Esther Dyson
“A worker's paradise is a consumer's hell.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tech Conference, 2005
Consumerism creates a worker’s paradise that ultimately harms society.
In simple terms: Consumerism harms workers.
Balance work and consumption.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate responsibility
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce consumer excess?
- What policies protect workers?
Economic growth can also improve living standards.