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I feel like in a way smartphones are more expensive now than ever before.

But maybe it’s because I know about compounding interest, or I’m paying my debts off, etc.

Idk, everything feels more expensive (probably because it is) but it’s weird to explain.

Before I was eager to upgrade, now I want to keep my phone(s) for 10 years if possible.
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MNMeschke · 4d
The capability is going up also. Compare the functions and processing power of the new to the old ones. It's a mental model around base expectations. Same things with cars. There is a component to inflationary money for the same goods but then inflation of capability. The combination is what really ...