The Conspicuous Consumption of Food and Babies

Ok, I see what you're saying. And knowing that and looking back at the essay (I'm still just staying in the first part) it makes more sense. I think you need more words to explain this idea though, so that your reader doesn't lose your train of thought. You have many concepts packed into a few short paragraphs.

I'll look at this some more, but I think I remember in class you asked Moglen what we do about veblen's point (ie, how do we fix it) and he said the point isn't to try to fix it, but to see it is another way of thinking. Do you believe we can fix this problem merely by educating people? In the end of the day, people will do what they want, and the idea of freedom to choose is central to capitalism. People will make the wrong decisions, this is inevitable...do you think it's up to the more rational, informed people of world to "fix" it?

Also, what the about the positive effects of the conspicuous consumption of babies? Just a thought.

I'll continue this! I'm just throwing things out there.

-- JessicaGuzik - 22 Apr 2010