Stuffocation by James Wallman

This book is a fascinating look at today's society and economics. The author posits that our culture has gone beyond materialism because we can easily afford all that we need and more and we now realize that stuff does not make us happy and we have too much stuff. He feels that a new age is dawning, one where we, as a society will value experiences more than stuff, something that he calls experientialism. He explains the reasons for this shift in attitude and proof that it is happening and gives many examples. He states that the internet, and social media in particular helps to promote experientialism because people can broadcast their experiences to everyone. The author feels that experientialism is a good and valid replacement for materialism because it still produces consumers who will spend money on experiences and stuff that goes with them which will keep the economy afloat. He even gives a list of steps towards becoming an experientialist yourself. I received this book free to review from Netgalley and I highly recommend it.