
What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss
What’s the point of materialism?
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On this episode of What’s the Point? , Richard Denniss discusses the important distinction between consumerism and materialism and why being ‘materialistic’ isn’t necessarily a bad thing. This episode was recorded on Thursday 1 October. Read more on The Point . Enter the code CURED to get 25% off Curing Affluenza: How to buy less stuff and save the world by Richard Denniss via Australia Institute Press. Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang Show notes: Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP | Bernie Fraser Oration 2026 , the Australia Institute Revenue Summit 2026 , the…