Shopping has not only moved from malls to the internet, it has also evolved from being a pattern of socialization to a game-show-style transaction. As Brave Parenting continues to evaluate the ways media and technology have changed how people live, communicate, and relate, today’s look at shopping and the massively popular app Temu provides excellent context. Be sure to check out our Brave Parenting Guide to Temu at braveparenting.net for more information.
Articles referenced:
Why the Death of Malls is About More Than Shopping
One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts
How China took over the world’s online shopping carts
Addictive, absurdly cheap and controversial: the rise of China’s Temu app
TEMU AND SHEIN: A DEEP DIVE INTO THEIR DIFFERENCES
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