Consumer culture is collective insanity and driving us to destruction, says clinical psychologist John F Schumaker.
Articles by John Schumaker
The triumph of triviality
Our culture’s tolerance for seriousness has never been lower, argues John F Schumaker.
- April 1, 2008
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The happiness conspiracy
What is happiness? John F Schumaker argues our socio-economic system is designed to spew out citizens eternally in search of satisfaction.
- July 1, 2006
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In greed we trust
Greed is good, they say – it is the motor that drives economic growth and human progress. John F Schumaker begs to differ.
- July 1, 2004
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Earth Warrior
Controversial environmentalist Paul Watson interviewed in New Zealand/Aotearoa by John F Schumaker.
- September 1, 2003
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Britain moves a step closer to combating caste
2013-04-2624 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraMari Marcel Thekaekara congratulates the country’s Dalit community on finally winning legal protection against discrimination.
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Argument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
2013-05-0118 HASH(0x806350708) New Internationalist EditorialArgument: Is it time to ditch the pursuit of economic growth?
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Leave mums alone
2013-05-1010 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraAs Mother’s Day approaches in India, Mari Marcel Thekaekara reflects on how motherhood has changed along with the online communication boom.
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The hypocrisy of sexism in India
2013-06-1410 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraAs a young student is injured for wearing the ‘wrong’ clothes, Mari Marcel Thekeakara says that women will fight on against violence.
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Wonder and frustration: living with the animals
2013-05-289 Mari Marcel ThekaekaraMari Marcel Thekaekara’s home is on the edge of a wildlife sanctuary, which is a pleasure and a pain, as she explains.
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