在私人生活中，美国人已经深陷于消费主义无法自拔，而消费主义则反过来吞噬了美国人的时间、金钱、精力，以及致力于集体福祉的倾向。
In their private lives, Americans have become addicted to consumerism, which drains their time, savings, attention, and inclination to engage in acts of collective compassion.