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it's a truism that just because something is new, or just because something is old - does not mean it is better or worse for that reason alone. perhaps with the
by throwawayaway 11y ago
it's a truism that just because something is new, or just because something is old - does not mean it is better or worse for that reason alone. perhaps with the notable exception of archaeological or other historical artifacts.
another great truism is that value is subjective.
- rhaps0dy 11y ago>perhaps with the notable exception of archaeological or other historical artifacts And those are good not because they are old, but because they provide knowledge of the past.
- throwawayaway 11y agoyes in that case, the uniqueness is the valuable thing. if an artifact is one of many, like a chinese terracotta solider - it is less valuable than something more unique.