Anticonsumerism questions whether we as a society really need all our gadgets like hairdryers and whatnot; shows how advertising cons us into buying things we don't really need and don't ultimately make us happy; and asks whether "economic growth" really equates with "progress", or whether it just means ever-increasing environmental destruction.
Australian graffiti artist with qtvrs, interactive shockwaves, and quicktime movies, all with the theme of world hunger. http://www.shutupandshop.wild.net.au
Worldwide initiative to provide a pause for reflection from the rigors of the consumption economy by observing this event in late November. Philosophical background, organizing resources, and links to national BND sites. http://www.ecoplan.org/ibnd/ib_index.htm
Plans for this anti-consumerism event in late November: local activist news, flyers and network tools, Zenta Claus Campaign, links to related sites. http://www.bndjapan.org
