Shant Zadoian | My Opinions

We often hear corporations argue that government regulations are bad for business. They frame regulations as roadblocks to innovation, competition, and consumer choice. But here’s the irony: while corporations want to free themselves from government oversight, many are quietly working to regulate us, the people, by influencing how we live, think, and even love. This realization hit me recently while watching a news segment. A doctor specializing in "sex therapy" was interviewed, suggesting that couples should schedule their intimacy the same way they schedule business meetings, complete with reminders and preparation time. At first, it seemed like a quirky, even harmless idea. But then I paused. Why is this message being amplified? Why does it keep popping up in media conversations? The more I thought about it, the clearer it became: corporations aren’t just selling us products anymore; they’re increasingly selling us ways of life. From what we eat, to how we exercise, to how...

When I moved to the USA a couple of decades ago, financing options for home furniture typically spanned 12 to 24 months. It was manageable, and it made sense for significant purchases. Over the years, however, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: corporations have quietly extended financing terms to 60, even 120 months, normalizing this shift by keeping monthly payments artificially low. This isn’t just about furniture—it’s a symptom of a larger issue. As consumers, we’ve been conditioned to finance everything: homes, cars, furniture, and sometimes even everyday items. The pride of ownership has been replaced by a culture of perpetual payments, locking people into decades of financial obligations. The corporate strategy is clear: stretch payment terms, raise prices, and make it seem "affordable" in the short term. But at what cost? It’s time to pause and ask: Are we truly gaining, or are we just falling deeper into a cycle designed to benefit big corporations? What are your though...