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Wants or Needs?

Is having the latest technology a want or a need?

How often do you get a new cel phone or mp3 player? Did you really need a new model? Do you consider the environmental impact of these purchases? If you are addicted, how can you break your addiction?




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Wants or Needs

ZO'CallaghanBOD8

In the current day of time people have been much more focused on things they want instead of need. For example, say you currently have a functioning wallet with no issues. But then you go and buy a designer wallet just because you wanted it. I myself have a very hard time with this problem, buying things that I don't need. But, spoiling yourself every once in a while is ok. When you do it often and are wasting things that is when it becomes a problem. I think that the world could be healthier if people bought what they need and fewer things they just want. If people bought only what they need there would be more resources for people who are in need or are struggling. Also, it might slow down production which could lessen the amount of pollution that is being put out, and there will be less waste because people will be using what they have instead of buying something new and throwing their old belongings away. I think that people around the world should start considering what they need instead of want.

Herenui

I thinks that today what we want is what we needs , there is superficial  needs because buying new clothes is useless when you can buy a second hand . But we can’t stop our way to live because it would be impossible , we reach happiness and for many people those little pressure make then happy . However we should appreciate what we have without always searching for more and stop based our needs on what people think . We can consume for what we want but not in an exaggerating way . We should change our producing manners then we could consume but without endangers our planet and its ecosystem, and regulate our desire of course , select the real important ones . We have to think global . And not to think like selfishness person no matter what others will say . By showing example we could be the big change the world need .

Nihau

I agree with your statement especially when you quote the fact that people need to distinguish their needs from their wants. We live in a world where the consumption society has taken over our behavior and way of thinking. It brainwashed us into buying more and more without considering the consequences. It does not mean that you can't consume and sometimes spoil yourself. However I believe that it is important to realize that our actions (what we buy, how we buy) have impacts on the environment and people. In my opinion people should gain self-satisfaction from a global-satisfaction, such as the environment well-being. And most importantly, be aware of the impacts of our excessive consumption.

Nihau

I agree with your statement especially when you quote the fact that people need to distinguish their needs from their wants. We live in a world where the consumption society has taken over our behavior and way of thinking. It brainwashed us into buying more and more without considering the consequences. It does not mean that you can't consume and sometimes spoil yourself. However I believe that it is important to realize that our actions (what we buy, how we buy) have impacts on the environment and people. In my opinion people should gain self-satisfaction from a global-satisfaction, such as the environment well-being. And most importantly, be aware of the impacts of our excessive consumption.

KimberleyCP

I totally agree with you on the fact that nowadays, people can’t make the difference between our needs and wants. We are living in a consumer society. In fact, most people always Want the last version, which means the best version of any product. For instance people often buy the new iphone even if they dont need it because they already have an old one which correctly work.i think people dont take into consideration the environmental impact of their actions so we need to raise awareness by emphasizing the consequences.
Because it will be hard to change our bad habits, producters should try to produce more responsibly, which means finding new sustainable methods. However, we still need to change our way of life to reduce pollution, and keep recycling for example.

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