I do have a maker mindset that values creativity, skill, and clever applications of wealth over raw wealth -- I am incredibly impressed by what he has done, but I would not be impressed by someone who merely purchased a 70' boat.
The idea of deriving pleasure from making, rather than having, is neat and cool. The more people who think that way are around, the more cool stuff will be around. And the happier people will be, b/c you can always make, but you can't always have.
On the other hand, our wealth comes from people who worked smart rather than working hard. Made things in the most efficient way, rather than the way which was the most fun (by hand). People who make things by hand are making the choice for artful poverty - to create less, but have the joy of doing it directly.
So my reaction to handmade stuff is always some combination of "how cool!" and "what a waste!", depending on how cool the customization is, and how easily it could have been mass-produced.
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The idea of deriving pleasure from making, rather than having, is neat and cool. The more people who think that way are around, the more cool stuff will be around. And the happier people will be, b/c you can always make, but you can't always have.
On the other hand, our wealth comes from people who worked smart rather than working hard. Made things in the most efficient way, rather than the way which was the most fun (by hand). People who make things by hand are making the choice for artful poverty - to create less, but have the joy of doing it directly.
So my reaction to handmade stuff is always some combination of "how cool!" and "what a waste!", depending on how cool the customization is, and how easily it could have been mass-produced.