William Greider created an overview of the hopeful social responsibility movement in "Work Rules." While he never fails to emphasize the extremely concentrated wealth, as well as the corruption and disinterest, that keep the forces of insatiable capitalism in a position of enormous power, Greider sincerely believes that the reality of human interdependence, long term, bring economic democracy and sustainability, blessings and not curses. I agree with his arguments, but it seems to me that it is not capitalism that is the problem, but rather endemic consumerism. While I admit that advertisers may have tricked people into believing this lie, I can't blame it solely on capitalism. I think it’s precisely their abundance that leaves people so desperate. They work hard to put things together and realize that they aren't really any happier than before. But they weren't forced to play along. There are other options, but they require hard work and ingenuity, which few people seem willing or able to spend these days. People are only trapped in a "master-servant" relationship because they choose to play this game. One could, in theory, play by the rules for a few years to earn enough money to cash out, move on. he west where land is cheap, build a spaceship, grow crops, harness the sun's energy and recycle gray water, and live quite comfortably. of the grid. However, not many people would choose this path because it would require a lot of hard work and they would get their hands dirty. Instead, they prefer to work grueling jobs to buy their half-million-dollar plastic houses and gas-guzzling SUVs, because after all, they have the right, and they "need" that these things be fulfilled. However, when they say they “need” something, we have to ask ourselves why you feel this need. If their idea of ​​needing something is based on the prediction that they will be happy, then we can say that their preconceived idea is nothing more than what Gilbert and Tim Wilson describe as "the gap between what what [we] predict and what we ultimately predict.” experience” (Gertner 168). People don't realize that there is always something bigger and better, and for this reason their predictions will continue to be inaccurate and exaggerated. For example, a person who has a