passive consumer

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A consumer who accepts what is offered without actively seeking information or questioning it.

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  • Mass culture turns audiences into passive consumers.
  • The goal of modern education is to develop critical thinkers, not just passive consumers of information.
  • Advertisements often target the passive consumer, who is less likely to question marketing claims.
  • In today's digital age, it is easy to become a passive consumer of endless online content.
  • She made a conscious decision to stop being a passive consumer and started supporting local, ethical brands.
  • The company's business model depends on a large market of passive consumers who rarely change their habits.
  • Being a passive consumer can make you vulnerable to misleading advertising and overpriced products.
  • He was once a passive consumer of fast fashion, but now he carefully researches every purchase.
  • The workshop aims to empower individuals to move from being passive consumers to active participants in the economy.
  • Don't be a passive consumer of news; critically evaluate your sources.