The other problem with this argument not noted above is that goods are ordered in many cases. It would be possible to substantially reduce costs, but only by l

The other problem with this argument not noted above is that goods are ordered in many cases. It would be possible to substantially reduce costs, but only by living among people who are objectively poor by current standards. Without passing any judgement, this brings disadvantages of its own. Where could we live on the reduced income without also forgoing society with educated, liberal, cosmopolitan people? To me that’s the harder part to give up than an iPhone each year or cable tv.