Advertising and marketing Quote by Sarah Graves
““When I came here, it stunned me at first to realize how much what I had thought of as civilization was really just advertising and marketing, incessant urgings to buy, Buy, BUY. from Dead Cat Bounce””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Dead Cat Bounce” blog post, 2018
Modern civilization is driven by relentless consumerist messaging, reducing life to endless buying.
In simple terms: Society is saturated with advertising.
Question consumer habits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media literacy
- budget planning
- mindful consumption
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does advertising shape your values?
- Can you find meaning beyond consumption?
Not all advertising is harmful; some informs.