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The Misconception: We prefer the things we own over the things we don't because we made rational choices when we bought them. The Truth? The truth is that you prefer the things you own because you rationalize your past choices to protect your sense of self. The Internet changed the way people argue. Check any comment system, forum or message board and you will find fanboys going at it, debating why their chosen product is better than the other guy's. In modern consumer cultures like America, people compete for status through comparing their taste in products. (You can read more on how that works here: Selling Out). 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Photo GalleryBimmerfest 2010 Photo Gallery2011 Porsche Cayenne USA Launch2011 BMW New Product Showcase2011 BMW 5-Series USA Production Photo GalleryAutoSpies.com Photo GalleriesIf you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com Share on FacebookRead Article
The truth is that you prefer the things you own because you rationalize your past choices to protect your sense of self.
The Internet changed the way people argue.
Check any comment system, forum or message board and you will find fanboys going at it, debating why their chosen product is better than the other guy's.
In modern consumer cultures like America, people compete for status through comparing their taste in products. (You can read more on how that works here: Selling Out). 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Photo GalleryBimmerfest 2010 Photo Gallery2011 Porsche Cayenne USA Launch2011 BMW New Product Showcase2011 BMW 5-Series USA Production Photo GalleryAutoSpies.com Photo GalleriesIf you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com Share on Facebook
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"Normal is an illusion. What's normal for the spider is chaos for the fly."— Agent009 (View Profile)
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