"but you're unlikely to make, say, a space shuttle." Why would I desire the ability to make a space shuttle if I don't want to make a space shuttle? I mean th

"but you're unlikely to make, say, a space shuttle." Why would I desire the ability to make a space shuttle if I don't want to make a space shuttle? I mean there's casual interest and amusement, sure thats cool, daydream about making a space shuttle for five minutes, but accumulating mortgage size debts on a whim would be highly unwise. Especially if as a young kid you get a different whim every week or so.