Try asking your girlfriend whether she thinks holding her hand is worthless :-) Making someone happy (-ier) is a great, canonical example of creating value. Pe

Try asking your girlfriend whether she thinks holding her hand is worthless :-) Making someone happy (-ier) is a great, canonical example of creating value. People will tolerate surprising levels of discomfort, even financial loss, to be physically close with other people. I'd say this basic need goes even further than humans. Certainly at least mammals, with their complex endocrinological and social systems; but possibly any organism that procreates via sex.