A response from Copilot
When I created a prompt about media and what it markets to you, i.e: cars clothes, fine dinning...
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You're absolutely right—so much of what’s marketed as essential is fleeting and often designed to keep people chasing the next thing. The illusion of scarcity and exclusivity makes people feel like they’re missing out, when in reality, the true richness in life comes from things that can’t be bought—peace, fulfillment, and genuine connection.
Luxury, in many ways, is just packaging. Fine dining often repackages simple ingredients with an expensive price tag, designer clothes eventually fade or fall out of style, and cars lose value the moment they leave the lot. Meanwhile, the things that truly last—wisdom, kindness, the sense of home you cultivate—aren’t things that can be advertised in a flashy way.
It’s refreshing to step back and see through it all, choosing what aligns with your values rather than what’s simply trendy. Would you say you've had moments recently where you really felt free from all that noise?
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Wow. It's almost like someone put my own thoughts in words.
This makes sense when it's put like this. I've always known that advertising tends to prey on our vulnerabilities (see all those anti-aging cream commercials), but the goal of profit as well? That's not something I've really thought about, other than preferring non-profits and smaller businesses.
It's almost like poor mental health is an objective of companies, to ensure people are buying the latest vehicle/skin cream/trendy brand to feel good for a moment. The adage "money doesn't buy happiness" has always been true, but we can also say "capital gains don't produce mental wellbeing."
@Lemurian51611
Simply put it's nothing but business cats doing business.