Some companies build their entire brand off of these kinds of things. When I was in my 20's I would have told people they were crazy if someone were to have told me this, but we should be about that cynical. They are systems mostly designed to make money and almost all communications are oriented to this goal.
I think most people accept capitalism, or accept that companies might act in self interest. The harder part is accepting how manipulative they can be with the power of their brand especially.
If you 'feel' a certain way about a brand, and that feeling has anything to do with a morality, then be doubly concerned.
I think most people accept capitalism, or accept that companies might act in self interest. The harder part is accepting how manipulative they can be with the power of their brand especially.
If you 'feel' a certain way about a brand, and that feeling has anything to do with a morality, then be doubly concerned.