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0 pointsMAGZine10y ago0 comments

why use macs (or Dells) instead of a cheap china-built off-brand PC? Why use fancy Pilot G2s instead of 10/$1 bic pens? Why use ${SuperiorProduct} instead of ${InferiorProduct}? Because it has value outside of the immediate short-term economic value.

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unethical_ban10y ago

Of course, it is always a matter of perceived utility. I buy really nice food sometimes, because my happiness gained from the delicious steak is worth it.

I might hypothetically use an open source tool instead of Slack because it's not worth $2000 of productivity for 15 people per year.

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unethical_ban10y ago

Of course, it is always a matter of perceived utility. I buy really nice food sometimes, because my happiness gained from the delicious steak is worth it.

I might hypothetically use an open source tool instead of Slack because it's not worth $2000 of productivity for 15 people per year.

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