[carlosjobim]

If you mean what you say, I'll trade you all my modern conveniences in return for a small patch of land with a house in 1970s standard or 1960s standard. Deal? If offered this, a large majority of young people and people without real estate would gladly accept and happily live without iphones or AC.

[tasuki]

I believe that's what they'd say but they actually wouldn't want to do that.

Do you know the size of houses in 1960s and how many people lived in how much space? Today people are priced out of the housing market because everyone expects opulent luxury.

[carlosjobim]

No, that's not true. And I don't think you really believe that yourself either. It's just an easy cop out to not have to think about a very serious issue that is crushing your fellow man right now.

It is the home sellers who put "opulent luxury" prices on worn down homes in need of repair. It is the sellers who renovate homes for 100 000 to increase the asking price with 500 000.

Imagine if this was the market for cars or any other goods.

[tasuki]

I guess it all depends on where/when and other specifics.

The reality is that in the fifties large families used to live packed quite tightly in a small space, and now, they... don't?

[xnx]

This seems extremely unlikely. I'd rather give up indoor plumbing than my phone.