3 ms·
> I honestly do not get it. You underestimate the power of social status and conspicuous consumption[1]. I would say it's been the fundamental driver of our so
by maerF0x0 6y ago
> I honestly do not get it.
You underestimate the power of social status and conspicuous consumption[1]. I would say it's been the fundamental driver of our society for quite some time now (maybe since early 1920's?, briefly paused for WW2)
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumption https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumption
- A4ET8a8uTh0 6y agoI think that may be a factor, but I also remember that Mark Zuckerberg goes to some lengths to protect his privacy ( https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/mark-zuckerberg-accused-of-colonizing-hawaiian-island/ https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/mark-zuckerberg-accused-of-col... ). It would appear that true power can buy privacy, while gadgets are for the hopeful arrivals. edit: added link