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[–] Grayox@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Nope, that would be because of rampant consumerism being sold as the solution to depression.

[–] Gigan@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I agree, but ultimately it is the individuals decision to engage in rampant consumerism and accumulate debt.

[–] Grayox@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah cause getting into crippling debt is a totally conscious choice /s lmao

[–] Gigan@lemmy.world -5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

With the exception of debt from unexpected medical costs , yes it is a conscious choice.

[–] Grayox@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Gigan@lemmy.world -4 points 2 years ago

Could you elaborate?