Why Ethical Consumerism Is a Trap

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In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I explore the complicated nature of ethical consumerism. Specifically, I unpack what the idea of "there's no ethical consumption under capitalism" really means, and look at how brands have co-opted ethical messaging for corporate gains.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - What Is Ethical Consumerism?
5:06 - The Myth of Ethical Consumerism
16:00 - Living Under Capitalism
17:32 - Striving For Better

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