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Radio 4,29 Oct 2014,15 mins

SeriesSeries 4

Killing the Consumer

Four Thought

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Jon Alexander argues that consumer power has become an idea which from parenting to politics is damaging society. He argues that the age of the internet offers an alternative path, but that it is one we as a society must choose proactively. Producer: Giles Edwards.

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