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> today's luxury is tomorrow's necessity Indeed, see stuff like fridges, cars, phones, internet access... > pop-up ads, selfies, subscriptions, the cybertruck
by nine_k 3mo ago
> today's luxury is tomorrow's necessity
Indeed, see stuff like fridges, cars, phones, internet access...
> pop-up ads, selfies, subscriptions, the cybertruck...
None of these are a luxury, or ever was; in a way, they are the opposite.
- mensetmanusman 3mo agopop-up ads - existence depends on surplus technology, electricity, and global communications networks. - not required for food, shelter, water, or survival. ergo luxury
- SequoiaHope 3mo agoI think there is some middle category between “required for survival” and “luxury”.
- nine_k 3mo agoMosquitoes depend on the existence of highly developed, warm-blooded vertebrates. Are they therefore a luxury? A luxury is something that makes your life actually better, but too expensive for most people.