Why We Hate Cheap Things by The School of Life
A short exploration of why cheaply made goods and services provoke disdain, arguing that our reactions reveal anxieties about status, authenticity and the meanings we attach to possessions. Drawing on psychology, cultural history and practical observation, it shows how cheapness can humiliate, distort taste and erode dignity, while also explaining when thrift or simplicity can be ethically and aesthetically valuable. The book offers guidance for developing better judgment about quality, appreciating craftsmanship and resisting both snobbery and thoughtless economizing.
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