I think there is a certain amount of cognitive energy that goes in to renting something rather than owning it. After moving to a larger city recently, I have b

I think there is a certain amount of cognitive energy that goes in to renting something rather than owning it. After moving to a larger city recently, I have been renting cars when needed rather than owning one. While it is far cheaper and even more convenient (4x4 for skiing, small car for city trip), the effort, inconvenience and mental awareness take a toll. The selection of the car, the strict schedule to pick it up and drop it off, the worry over damaging it (or being told I damaged it when I didn't) and inconvenience caused by system malfunctions (flat batteries or "technical difficulties" communicating with the car have happened several times) all serve to add that little bit of inconvenience for what should be a nice day out. I think a similar problem exists with the sharing economy, there is just too much inconvenience and unless money is a serious problem it's just not worth the hassle.