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· 4 years ago
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Somewhat depends. A “smart lock” for your home can be $300+. A “smart fridge” can be thousands more than a “regular” fridge. A “smart tv” with a built in Roku and other streaming services will often cost more than a “regular” one and buying the streaming boxes separately.
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guest_
· 4 years ago
What you are paying for is convenience. A “smart lock” can automatically lock or unlock your doors. Allow you to not carry keys- get in when you forget your keys- let you give temporary “keys” to service folks so you don’t have to be there and manually turn a lock. Turning a lock doesn’t seem like much work does it?
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guest_
· 4 years ago
But- if you have a good deal of money- time is probably more valuable to you than money- and for many, what is money for beyond security if it isn’t being used to “enhance” your life, make it easier, or provide gratification?
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guest_
· 4 years ago
Here we are in a pandemic- so your odds of finding a public water fountain if you’re thirsty are slim- same with asking for a glass of water at a food joint. But- while some might say it’s over worrying- the fact we are in a pandemic should illustrate that such public water sources and the fear of germs is perhaps justifiable.
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guest_
· 4 years ago
So- why not carry a water bottle? Well... 1. What if you didn’t have the presence of mind or ability to anticipate you’d want or need water? 2. What if you run out of water? You also of course need to clean and disinfect water bottles. And of course- sometimes there are all manner of advantages to disposable containers in both the lack of care they require, the abuse or conditions you can use them for, and the ability to reuse or repurpose them as needed for other things.
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guest_
· 4 years ago
Is it “eco friendly?” Arguably not. Pretty clear case there more or less. But... morality isn’t intelligence- and logically it isn’t “smart” to protect a future of you only care about your short lifespan and what you can get- repugnant, short sighted, selfish perhaps but not stupid. Is it the most “cost effective” solution? Mmmm... maybe. Sometimes. Circumstantial. If your $3 disposable water bottle gets ran over by a tractor- it probably works out cheaper than if your reusable bottle does- those can cost $1-50 or more depending. But.... is it “smart” to pay for convenience?
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guest_
· 4 years ago
It isn’t always the most fiscally prudent thing. If that convenience gives efficiency that you use productively it is. But- convenience usually isn’t about what is most prudent but about ones mental well being or desires. When one can “afford” convenience it isn’t “dumb.” Arguably it is foolish for a person who doesn’t have the budget or discretionary income to spend money that could be used to better their circumstances on frivolity. But- it’s all relative isn’t it?
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