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switching from one corporation to another isn't rebellion, it's what capitalism does what it does best, which is selling us the idea of rebellion (www.youtube.com)

submitted 2 months ago by mama9243@literature.cafe to c/books@lemmy.world

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I believe the solution for all this Amazon Kindle shenanigan is not about buying a Kobo. It's about how we do not allow corporations to determine how we protest. Responsible consumption combined with political and social activism is a more sustainable way to challenge corporate power.

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[–] hancock@retrolemmy.com 11 points 2 months ago (9 children)

It is still a message. And we should encourage it.

It is always better to move in right direction even if it's just an inch.

[–] mama9243@literature.cafe 7 points 2 months ago (8 children)

The video is basically saying: don’t force yourself to switch from your Kindle. If you don’t already own an e-ink device and really need one, of course don't buy kindle! What really stuck with me is how the video points out that ethical consumerism is kind of impossible to achieve. I really want to argue with that but honestly I can’t.

So the solution is not throw away your kindle, but political and social activism.

[–] JamesBoeing737MAX@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Or buying shit used+piracy and sabotage.

[–] mama9243@literature.cafe 2 points 2 months ago

that of course, but don't forget political and social activism

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