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Most people have things in their home, that they paid for, that have negative utility.

Televisions, video game consoles, etc.

A 1/2 oz gold coin is a superior investment to a PlayStation 5. Sure, it won't generate any yield, and has some degree of illiquidity, but it won't waste N hours per day of your limited, and rapidly expiring life, that you could have spent on more productive pursuits.



Yeah, why have fun when I could be Generating Profit? Sorry I enjoy recreation.


Many people play games that are not fun and actually make them angry and triggered.


That's a skill issue and it's not common by any means


Where did you get the impression generating profit is the goal?




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