It drives our decisions on what major to choose and how to spend our waking minutes of life. Just remember when one is on the deathbed, usually one isn't wishing they earned more money or spent another day at the office working a couple hours longer or even attending another meeting. Think for a moment what it is we truly want and why. Don't listen to television, just listen to your heart. Tuning into television is one of the main factors in this reigning religion.
Advertisements guide the shopper to want, crave and demand more goods.
But it isn't only the advertising, it is also the content of shows that promote a life-style above and beyond. It has been proven that people who watch more TV spend more money and routinely overestimate others' standards of living. Unplug the electronics and explore your immediate community. Connect with a family member and a neighbor. There is something called the Diderot demand.