The Consumption Trap

The Consumption Trap explores how modern consumption is driven by a self-perpetuating feedback loop of desire and acquisition, rather than personal weakness or cultural trends. Integrating insights from behavioral economics, systems theory, and ecological science, the book reveals the structural limitations of endless growth on a finite planet and proposes innovative solutions, including AI-guided resource distribution and a minimally invasive transaction tax. It takes readers on a journey from understanding the problem to envisioning a more sustainable and equitable economic future where well-being, not production, becomes the ultimate measure of success.