gift guide Kickstarting "The Decline of Mall Civilization," a sequel to the long-out-of-print "Malls Across America" book Cory Doctorow

cops Receipt checkers aren't there to catch shoplifters Rob Beschizza

memes 'Shut up and take my money,' the wallet Rusty Blazenhoff

mistakes $375 M65 "Anarchy" jacket lets rich kids join the revolution Rob Beschizza

marketing Wrist-worn device for monitoring people's emotions during market research David Pescovitz

books Decelerate Blue: YA graphic novel about the kids who refuse to keep pace with totalitarian, high-speed consumerism Cory Doctorow

design Tony Futura's visual comments on consumerism Andrea James

marijuana 2017, year of top-shelf marijuana and accessories Andrea James

Games The game consumption cycle Rob Beschizza

Games Sears Xmas Wishbook '77: synthetic fabrics, expensive video games, digital watches Cory Doctorow

events To do in NYC: Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir present Earth Riot Cory Doctorow

Games Review / Control Rob Beschizza

military Nazi bunker in Germany to become "design and lifestyle" hotel David Pescovitz

youtubers YouTuber, iced out of monetization, looks to China Rob Beschizza

mental health It's possible to be paralyzed by choice Seamus Bellamy