1945: COSMETICS

The transcript discusses the significant spending on luxury goods, emphasizing that consumer desires drive this expenditure. It highlights the necessity of luxury items for personal satisfaction and the importance of investing in real luxury goods as a form of discreetly conspicuous waste.

In what ways does the text imply that our egos are connected to our purchases?

What does the phrase 'soul satisfying sense' refer to in the context of the text?