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The hosts referenced the title as Vance Packard's final work, published in 1989, which examined the excess of wealth and its implications for society. Josh Clark repeatedly noted it while discussing planned obsolescence, presenting it as a critique of American materialism. The mention was brief and informational rather than an endorsement.
Episode: Selects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consu...
It was mentioned as Vance Packard's final book, published in 1989, which questioned the excess and implications of wealth in society.
And then the last thing he wrote in 1989 was called The Ultra Rich, how much is too much?
Episode: Selects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consu...
It was mentioned as Packard's last book before his death, published in 1989, and focused on the topic of wealth and materialism, questioning how much is 'too much'.
And then the last thing he wrote in 1989 was called The Ultra Rich, how much is too much?
Episode: Selects: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consu...
It was brought up as Packard's final book published in 1989, touching upon excessive wealth and its societal implications.
And then the last thing he wrote in 1989 was called The Ultra Rich, how much is too much?
Episode: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Econo...
It was mentioned as Vance Packard's final book, published in 1989, which explored the concept of excessive wealth and critiqued certain aspects of American society.
the last thing he wrote in 1989 was called the ultra rich colon. How much is too much?
Episode: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Econo...
It was discussed as Vance Packard's final book, published in 1989, and it explored the topic of wealth and excess within American society, portraying him as someone fighting against a wasteful and invasive society.
And then the last thing he wrote in 1989 was called The Ultra Rich: How Much is Too Much?
Episode: Planned Obsolescence: Engine of the Consumer Econo...
It was discussed as Vance Packard's final book, published in 1989, where he critiqued the excessive and wasteful aspects of American society.
And then the last thing he wrote in 1989 was called The Ultra Rich: How Much is Too Much?