Overconsumption rap song

A rap song written and performed by Dr. Crime about overconsumption and the downside of capitalism.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• overconsumpion
• consumption
• capitalism
• consumerism
• economy
• rap
• song
• economics
• social
• science

[skuflix]

I agree, overconsumption is non sustainable. If you are into consumerism commentary and sarcasm, I'd like to bring to your attention the youtube channel "StillUsing". They're looking for other users who, instead of buying the latest technology, are happy to keep using older ones, for the lousy (uh, not!) reason that they still work.

They're hoping for some real finds: typewriter, tape recorder, etc.

[surfthecloud]

@loquaciousmomma are you serious? Don't blame it on capitalism, blame it on the government... You have mistaken free enterprise for a benevolent system of people who only lightly step on others to make a profit. As long as there are weaker variables, and no one to protect them, these people will capitalize on their exploitation. If it weren't for government regulations we wouldn't have laws set up to protect consumers/voters/taxpayers who are flailing in this economic system.

[loquaciousmomma]

You are right about overconsumption and the shallow focus of our culture. Don't blame it on capitalism, though. Of all systems capitalism is the provides the most freedom for it's citizens. Unfortunately, our system has been hijacked by greedy megalomaniacs who have taken advantage of our government and changed our laws to benefit them. We do not live in a truly capitalist society, we live in a combination of socialism and a system that is dominated by corporate interests with too much power