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In the last few years, a new trend has emerged on social media: De-influencers. Instead of selling, de-influencers encourage their followers to stop buying things they don't actually need.

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In this video essay, we explore how overconsumption became the aesthetic—from 1950s postwar shopping booms to 1980s mall culture and today’s TikTok haul economy. What began as a symbol of prosperity ...

It seems in the music world, if you want to be a fan, you better pay up. Sure, you can support your favorite artists by streaming their songs, but if you really want to be a fan, be prepared to shell ...