> In normal times it's incredibly wasteful for each individual to stockpile their own redundant junk, rather than share a common pool with others This has not

> In normal times it's incredibly wasteful for each individual to stockpile their own redundant junk, rather than share a common pool with others This has not been my experience at all. I used to have a membership to my local gym for my wife, myself, and their childcare program (basically watch your kids while you exercise for 1 hour). I cancelled that membership and instead put that same amount of money into buying equipment at home (where I have enough space for it) and it only took me about 5-6 months to get enough equipment to replicate about 90% of my routine from the gym. Now I also don't have to wait in line or spend the time travelling to/from and I can exercise whenever I want. For me it has been way more effective. And when I'm done using the equipment it's not going to go in the trash, I'll sell it in the local classifieds.