the human race; human beings collectively
Humanity
complete disorder and confusion
chaos
things bought more cheaply than usual
bargains
a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behavior.
desperation
control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.
manipulate
companies that collect and sell personal information
data brokers
tread on and crush
trampling
no longer available or produced (e.g., products)
discontinued
to choose to do or be involved in something
opted in
use (a situation or person) in an unfair or selfish way.
exploit
a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution
Juggernaut
endure or face unpleasant conditions without fear
braved
excessively high (e.g., prices)
single; exceptional
isolated
deceive or trick (someone)
Hoodwinked
an individual or entity not one of the two main parties
third parties
rough, noisy fights
brawls/altercations
making or intended to make a profit
commercial
the mind, or the deepest thoughts, feelings, or beliefs of a person or group
Psyche
deal with or describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion; make (something) seem better or more appealing than it really is
Romanticizing
tendency to conform to group behavior
herd mentality
the cost or damage resulting from something
Toll
earn/receive a large amount of money
rake in
resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes
compulsive
make (something, typically an undesirable situation or an unfounded belief) continue indefinitely.
perpetuating