In Our "Everything is Disposable" Economy, We're Disposable, Too

68 · oftwominds-Charles Hugh Smith · Aug. 17, 2026, 9:40 p.m.
Summary
The blog post argues that in a profit-maximizing economy, everything becomes disposable, including individuals and communities, due to planned obsolescence and monopolistic practices. It critiques the commoditization of products and services, leading to interchangeable and low-quality options for consumers, which ultimately affects the value of authentic community and individual identity. The post emphasizes that genuine human connections and services thrive outside monetary profit motives and cannot be commoditized.