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This article examines the commodification of public life, using the astronomical costs of major sporting events like the NBA Finals and the World Cup as a starting point. Author David Andersson argues that when essential social pillars such as education, healthcare, and housing are governed strictly by market logic, the sense of community is destroyed. He highlights the contradiction of using taxpayer subsidies for stadiums while charging prices that exclude the average citizen from participating. Ultimately, the text warns that transforming citizens into consumers creates a fractured society where access is granted only to the highest bidder. This shift threatens the foundations of democracy by prioritizing private profit over the collective good.
