Think about it differently: How many things would you not be aware of if advertising didn’t exist?
In a world without advertising you would stand in front of the drinks section in the supermarket and not know that Coke is the world’s most popular soda.
In a world without advertising the first time you start looking up car brands is when you decide to buy one, as with washing machines or sth.
In a world without advertising you don’t plan out what do get during the Steam summer sale.
etc. It does not “mind control” you - but it absolutely shapes your considerations as a consumer
Think about it differently: How many things would you not be aware of if advertising didn’t exist?
In a world without advertising you would stand in front of the drinks section in the supermarket and not know that Coke is the world’s most popular soda.
In a world without advertising the first time you start looking up car brands is when you decide to buy one, as with washing machines or sth.
In a world without advertising you don’t plan out what do get during the Steam summer sale.
etc. It does not “mind control” you - but it absolutely shapes your considerations as a consumer