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(i) The "one dimensional man" refers to how discourse, culture and politics have been flattened into supporting the dominant order. Consumerism has contributed to this by integrating more aspects of life. (ii) Consumerism promotes the acquisition of "repressive needs" or unnecessary goods that distract from real inequalities. This creates a false sense of equality and prevents critique of the system. (iii) Previously, art and culture provided social critique and envisioned alternative perspectives, but
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