Quotation by

Raoul Vaneigem

In the kingdom of consumption the citizen is king. A democratic monarchy: equality before consumption, fraternity in consumption, and freedom through consumption.

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The quote means that in a society focused on buying and using goods, people have power and status based on what they consume. It suggests that everyone is treated equally and connected through their consumption habits, and that personal freedom is expressed by the ability to choose and consume products.

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