Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Advertising is woven into everyday life, from search results and social media feeds to public transport and television, so its influence is both commercial and cultural. I believe advertising can inform consumers about useful products, but its dominant effect is often to stimulate unnecessary consumption, especially when it manipulates desire rather than clarifies value.