ricksta, I couldn't fit the definition of value into my post but I mention it in my previous post. Mass production is something I didn't clearly define. You ar

ricksta, I couldn't fit the definition of value into my post but I mention it in my previous post. Mass production is something I didn't clearly define. You are right. The point I made was that increasing the "quality" in quality of life has meant a decrease in value to the consumer with increasing profits for the heads of companies who convince consumers they are saving money by buying poor-quality. I answer this by my question "If you believe you have a high quality of life, how many things around you will be worth something in 30 years?" If nothing, it is an illusion. I value quality, quality defined as something that will remain functional. If we no longer have to design for longevity and function engineering will wither, because consumers won't be willing to pay for the value engineers invest in making things beautiful (long-lasting).