Stuffocation: Why We've Had Enough of Stuff and Need Experience More Than Ever
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 081299759X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Some of the happiest days of my life were when I had nothing and lived on a houseboat. He interviews anthropologists studying the clutter crisis, economists searching for new ways of measuring progress, and psychologists who link stuffocation to declining well-being. A rising number of us are already turning our backs on all-you-can-get consumption. Praise for Stuffocation “The revelations come fast and furious as he asserts that acquiring ‘stuff’ is often just an easy way to ignore the tougher questions of life, dodging ‘why am I here?’ and ‘how should I live?’ for ‘will that go with the top I bought last week?’ Tart and often funny Stuffocation will be an eye-opener for those long ago persuaded that more is better. It’s cluttering up our homes. Embrace experientialism. It’s a
His clients include Absolut, BMW, Burberry, and Nike. He has lived in France, Greece, and Palo Alto, California, and currently lives in London with his wife and two children. . He has an MA in classics from Oxford University and an MA in journalism from the University of the Arts London. James Wallman is a trend forecaster, journalist, and speaker who has written for TheNew York Times, GQ, Fast Com
Spot on.”—B. “The revelations come fast and furious as he asserts that acquiring ‘stuff’ is often just an easy way to ignore the tougher questions of life, dodging ‘why am I here?’ and ‘how should I live?’ for ‘will that go with the top I bought last week?’ Tart and often funny Stuffocation will be an eye-opener for those long ago persuaded that more is better. Reading the book is such a pleasure that you hardly recognize you’re being told that you should change how you
Repunzel said Experiences won't make you any happier than stuff. Unlike other books I've read rejecting the materialism of modern culture, this book does not recommend minimalism, simple living, or finding work/family balance. Instead, it promotes the idea that we need to spend our money on experiences instead of physical items, unless those physical items are required for an experience (ie skiis, kayaks, climbing equipment, fishing poles,. Three Stars Susan Beckett The book has interesting noteworthy data and lots of stories and examples, but didn't resonate with me, personally.. My Vote for Best Title of 2015 avidreader This book is a thought-provoking gem. Dip into a chapter or two when you have a little free time, rather than trying to read it straight through. You will want to discuss it with your friends, though! I almost skipped the quizzes. Don’t. Even if you disagree with some of the author’s criteria, they make for fun discussion. I read them with my mother, and she tried