The Silent Shift

Pasquale De Marco

Summary

In an era defined by rampant consumerism and unbridled materialism, **The Silent Shift** offers a clarion call for a profound transformation of our values, our economies, and our societies. With incisive analysis and compelling storytelling, this book exposes the insidious ways in which consumerism has colonized our minds and our hearts, leaving us feeling empty, anxious, and disconnected.

Through the lens of real-life stories and cutting-edge research, the book unveils the hidden costs of our addiction to stuff, from environmental degradation and social inequality to political polarization and the erosion of democracy. It challenges the dominant narratives that equate success with consumption and redefine what it means to live a good life.

More importantly, **The Silent Shift** offers a roadmap for change, a pathway toward a more just, sustainable, and fulfilling world. It introduces us to pioneers and visionaries who are challenging the status quo, who are redefining success on their own terms, and who are building a better future for all.

From the sharing economy to the new localism movement, from the fight for workers' rights to the struggle for climate justice, this book shines a light on the growing movement of people who are reclaiming their agency as citizens, reasserting their power as consumers, and creating a society that values people and planet over profit.

With passion and eloquence, **The Silent Shift** argues that the time for change is now. It is a call to action for all who yearn for a world where everyone has the opportunity to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, a world where the pursuit of happiness is not predicated on the mindless accumulation of material possessions.

This book is an essential read for anyone who cares about the future of our planet and the well-being of our communities. It is a powerful reminder that we have the power to create a better world, a world where we can all thrive.

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Available since: 06/02/2025.

Print length: 163 pages.

Humanities & Social Sciences

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