After5NewYork - Geography of Consumerism: Mapping The Culture Of Desire

Join professor of geogrpahy and geopolitics for Geography of Consumerism: Mapping the Culture of Desire, a thought-provoking exploration into why humans always seem to want more and how modern society has turned desire into a way of life. From evolutionary instincts rooted in survival to the powerful influence of advertising, branding, and social culture, this session examines the forces that shape what we crave, buy, and pursue.

Together, we’ll unpack the psychological and environmental consequences of endless consumption, exploring how consumer culture impacts our happiness, identity, relationships, and the planet itself. This isn’t just a conversation about shopping or economics. It’s about understanding the systems and behaviors that quietly shape modern life every day.

Designed to be engaging, accessible, and discussion-driven, this talk blends psychology, geography, culture, and real-world insight into a conversation that will leave you looking at the world and your own habits a little differently. Curiosity encouraged.

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About The Speaker:
Anup Desai is a professor of geography and geopolitics at the City University of New York, where he has spent over 15 years exploring how the world really works beyond headlines and surface-level explanations.His work sits at the intersection of geography, human nature, and conflict. He believes that to understand war, you have to understand people their incentives, fears, environments, and the systems they build.He is also the founder of Rentah, a platform designed to rethink how we live, consume, and support local economies in an increasingly uncertain world.Through his lectures, Anup connects global forces to everyday life, offering a perspective that is both sobering and strangely hopeful.

Good to know before you come:

• Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
• This is a participatory event
• Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate

Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!

Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.

Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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