Racing for the latest model.
Racing for the sleekest look.
Racing for the coolest "toy".
If the human species slows down on consumerism and takes a breather, would that force the manufacturers to cut down on unnecessary productions?
Would all then be able to smell the current damages to both the earth and their fellow species?
Would they realize that they are racing towards an eventual global shutdown?
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