5. Add(icted) To Cart: The Psychological Tricks That Are Keeping Us Hooked

Why can’t we stop scrolling, adding to cart, and chasing deals we don’t need? From Temu’s casino-like app design to the insecurities fuelled by social media, we explore how ultra-fast fashion hijacks our brains, and why resisting the pull is harder than it seems.

🎙️Expert Guest:

Ashley Fell, Director of Advisory at McCrindle

📌 Resources & Links:

McCrindle infographic: https://mccrindle.com.au/resource/infographic/consumer-paradoxes-infographic/

Too Good to Go: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-au

Ethical Fashion Guide: How do your favourite brands compare? https://bwaa.co/podcast-resources

Bonus Episode: Access the full conversations with every expert in this series here: https://bwaa.co/podcast

💡 Take Action:

Speak out to your MP to raise the bar for a fairer fashion system. https://bwaa.co/mp-tool

This podcast is brought to you by Baptist World Aid Australia and is part of our pursuit of a better world for all. Join us and support our work here: https://bwaa.co/make-a-difference

Behind the Barcode is hosted by Kat Halliday & Hannah Moeda, members of the Baptist World Aid Team.

Produced, recorded and edited by Symo Interactive Pty Ltd.