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Psychological Possessions
January 23 at 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Free
What does it mean to own something in a digital world?
As technology reshapes how we consume, traditional ideas of ownership are becoming more fluid. From streaming services to the sharing and subscription economies, value is increasingly defined by access rather than possession. In this talk, Dr. Russ Belk explores how these shifts are transforming consumption and ownership, using the art world as a leading indicator. He examines dematerialization, virtualization, and the rise of the metaverse, offering insights into what an emerging post-ownership society may look like.
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Russell W. Belk is York University Distinguished Research Professor and Kraft Foods Canada Chair in Marketing at the Schulich School of Business. His research involves the extended self, meanings of possessions, collecting, gift-giving, sharing, digital consumption, and materialism.
