“Articles of consumption are supplied in mass and are used up, their refuse being thrown away;
“Articles of consumption are supplied in mass and are used up, their refuse being thrown away; they are readily interchange- able, one specimen being as good as another. In manufactured articles turned out in large quantities, no attempt is made to achieve a unique and precious quality, to produce something whose individuality makes it transcend fashion, something that will be carefully cherished. An article which thus satisfies ordinary needs arouses no peculiar sense of affection.” — Karl Jaspers, Man in the Modern Age (Quote inspiration) -- source link
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