> Why is that cynical/implying this is bad? Cynically in the context of the articles' semi-upbeat note about affluence, minimalism, and personal decision to ow

> Why is that cynical/implying this is bad? Cynically in the context of the articles' semi-upbeat note about affluence, minimalism, and personal decision to own experiences rather than stuff. I don't necessarily disagree that we need more tenements, except that I would have to carefully qualify what kind of tenements we're talking about. The industrial revolution held some horrifyingly poor standards of living that I wouldn't wish on my enemies.