>industrialization can be off-putting to those who would pursue a life of aesthetic and artistic beauty. He advocates for balance, suggesting that one can both

>industrialization can be off-putting to those who would pursue a life of aesthetic and artistic beauty. He advocates for balance, suggesting that one can both explore the metaphysical qualities of life and stay connected to the more grounded functions of the machines we build. The book explores the concept of “quality” as a measure of a good life. AFAIK most people are just after money, instant gratification and egoism(1). 1 - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness_economics https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happiness_economics Most research on happiness suggests it's linked to socioeconomic status relative to your peers, not absolute socioeconomic status.