“The Century of the Self” is a documentary from the BBC which discusses how groups behave, and why. The psychology of individuals has implications when studying populations. Understanding the dynamics of groups has been used to engineer demand and consent for products and political views. This is a very interesting documentary, with detailed historical references.
“Consumerism was a way of giving people the illusion of control, while allowing a responsible elite to continue managing society”
Dan Von Kohorn 