Sept 15, 2008: The Persuaders - PBS VIDEO (documentary)
In light of the increased influence that commercialism has on our world, it is important that Christians not be ignorant of the facts. With companies who are actually worth more and have more employees than a number of countries, it would be foolhardy to dismiss their impact, especially when you consider how they intend to grow market share further (outlined in the video).
Each year, legions of ad people, copywriters, market researchers, pollsters, consultants, and even linguists—most of whom work for one of six giant companies—spend billions of dollars and millions of man-hours trying to determine how to persuade consumers what to buy, whom to trust, and what to think. Increasingly, these techniques are migrating to the high-stakes arena of politics, shaping policy and influencing how Americans, among others, choose their leaders.
July 30, 2008: Consuming Kids - The Commercialization of Childhood
June 26, 2008: "Salad Bar" Religion (USA Today): Religion today in the USA is a salad bar where people heap on upbeat beliefs they like and often leave the veggies — like strict doctrines — behind...
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