Is Consumerism Consuming Us?

We own more than ever, yet feel emptier than ever. What happens when we mistake consumption for connection?

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A deep dive into our obsession with more — and what it’s costing us.

More, Faster, Better: The Age of Endless Consumption

From fast fashion hauls to Amazon Prime same-day delivery, modern life is built on an invisible promise: more is better.

But is it?

In 2025, the average person sees over 10,000 ads per day, consciously or subconsciously. [¹] We are told constantly that what we have isn’t enough. Our phone cases are outdated. Our sneakers are last season. Our lifestyles are “minimalist,” yet our drawers overflow with stuff we forgot we ordered.

We live in the golden age of consumer choice — but at what cost?

The Numbers Behind Our Shopping Habits

Let’s look at what consumerism really looks like in practice:

• In the U.S., the average household has $7,951 in credit card debt. [²]
• 42% of people say they shop to improve their mood. [³]
• The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothing per year. [⁴]