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I agree with the points you made. However, the trend society appears to be heading is non-ownership of things and specialization.

People are not owning cars, they're Ubering. People are not buying movies, they're using Netflix. People are not owning homes, they're renting and using Airbnb. People are not cleaning their spaces, they're using Task Rabbit. etc etc.. The uptick in nomad lifestyle also means not being able to carry all the tools around. People are becoming mobile and specialists; being really good at something that pays decently well but knowing less of how to do a little bit of everything because it doesn't further their career. Jack of all trades are the minority and generally curious people that love learning new things which isn't for everyone.




What you're describing is not the norm, especially once people get beyond their 20s or so.


Yes definitely not the norm but it's heading in that general direction, particularly with younger generations that are postponing marriage and family until then they'll have a reason to settle down and have the space to acquire tools to fix things like fridges.




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