FRANK TRENTMANN on The Psychology of Consumption

In this extract from the 'Empire of Things’ episode of Renegade Inc, Dr. Frank Trentmann traces back through the psychological and philosophical history of consumption from Plato to the Enlightenment. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Renegade Inc. provides its members with the content and connections that help navigate the ‘new normal’. Finding the people who are thinking differently about the world means we offer an alternative perspective on business, leadership, economics, education and the arts. Support us by subscribing here http://bit.ly/1db4xVQ - Become a Renegade Inc. member at our website here: http://www.RenegadeInc.com - Follow us on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/RenegadeEcon - Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RenEconomist