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What does it mean?
De la Rocha critiques global capitalism by equating divine unity with consumerist uniformity.
In plain terms
The world now worships money and buying things instead of spirituality.
What can you take from it?
Consumerism has become a universal religion.

Where it applies

  • economic critique
  • cultural analysis
  • social commentary

Putting it to work

  • advocating ethical consumption
  • critiquing globalization
  • promoting diversity

Questions to consider

  • What do you consume without thinking?
  • Is choice really free in a market?

Another view

It ignores non-monetary values people still hold.

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