Examine the iphone: it has a screen; it has the ability to call; it is fragile. Now examine it again: it is expensive; it is addictive; it has come to define many owners. How have manufacturers managed to get the world tied to this object? How have they convince their audience that the latest model is a necessity?
People are all “products of their time,” focusing upon American issues from American perspectives. Recent events have shown that it is difficult to separate the self from surroundings, even if a person desires a change. One month, individuals are terrified of a virus, the next he/she is protesting for the right to get a haircut. […]