Hear ye, hear ye, for I declare the formal invention of two concepts:
(noun) \ ˈgrēd-ˌməŋ-gə-riŋ \
The practice of deliberately inciting, encouraging, or exploiting an excessive desire for wealth, status, or material possessions, often at the expense of ethical considerations or social stability. It involves the active promotion of "more is never enough" as a primary cultural or individual motivator.
Synonyms: Avarice-stoking, commercial exploitation, hyper-consumerism, predatory promotion.
Slang/Colloquialisms: Bag-chasing propaganda: Pushing the idea that the "hustle" justifies any means.
Gekko-ing: (Reference to Gordon Gekko) Glorifying the "Greed is Good" mantra.
Clout-baiting: Encouraging people to overextend themselves for the sake of perceived wealth.
(noun) \ ˈen-vē-ˌməŋ-gə-riŋ \
The act of intentionally provoking or amplifying feelings of resentment and discontent regarding the advantages, successes, or possessions of others. Often used as a rhetorical tool to create social division or to capitalize on "the comparison trap" for political or financial gain.
Synonyms: Resentment-stoking, class-baiting, green-eyeing, spite-peddling.
Slang/Colloquialisms: Hate-watching: The act of consuming content specifically to fuel one's resentment of the creator's lifestyle.
Salt-shaking: Deliberately "rubbing salt in the wound" of someone’s perceived inadequacy compared to others.
The Comparison Tax: The mental toll of being subjected to constant envy-inducing stimuli.
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