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Christopher Lasch

In our society, daily experience teaches the individual to want and need a never-ending supply of new toys and drugs.

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Christopher Lasch is saying that people are constantly encouraged by everyday life to keep craving new things, like gadgets and substances, without ever feeling satisfied. This creates a cycle where individuals believe they must always have more to feel complete or happy.

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