Consumerism has been a deliberately placed distraction to keep the masses occupied then be focused on family formation.

Consumerism and hedonism, may dilute the existential pain, but eventually it will wear one out bringing misery, and so live by traditional values even in a rapidly decaying society and your Karma will thank you.

Materialism does not bring happiness, and increased consumerism and tech, has brought in more misery.

Giving up emotional attachments, sensual pleasures and consumerism is the path to liberation of the soul. When one can feel liberated, the mental burden vanishes with it, and joy is left behind.