The consumerist mindset in modern society leads many to believe buying more goods brings happiness.

consumerist 是由名词 consumer（消费者）加上后缀 -ist 构成的形容词，-ist 表示"某种主义或信仰的拥护者"。 consumerist 意思是"消费主义的"，指一种认为通过不断购买和消费商品可以获得幸福和满足的观念或生活方式。