Binging Hell of Presidents, Matt (the largest of the chapos, who should be able to eat the smaller ones) said something that resonated with me- the idea that our connection with class is so disassociated and immaterial that the only way we can express ourselves is through consumption.
I realised he was 100% right, but sadly realised I couldn't figure out alternatives. Is there any answer apart from getting off our damn iphone? (it's community connection right? But we still have to consume food and culture to do so...- or am I taking it too literally?)
Going for walks in nature, cooking and sharing a meal with friends, doing exercise together, playing games/cards together. These aren't perfect, since a few of them still involve consuming, and they still take place in the larger context of capitalism/consumer culture. Going for a walk in nature likely means driving to a park and blocking off a few hours, similar to going to a movie. Hikes and landmarks are treated as something to view and get off ones bucket list.
But at least being aware of it and maybe even pushing away from it is a good start.