Depends on the context, but generally yes. It’s not new, it’s called asceticism, frugality, many other names I guess.
Also, asking for more is very rarely a form of altruism: no one asks for more to avoid (others) “decades of rsi-health-dangerously poor manufacturing quality”, it’s generally for one’s own benefit, nothing more.
Well, you know the context: it's bad keyboards that cause health issues.
Asceticism etc doesn't fit, such a person wouldn't even buy this new premium laptop model.
The altruism angle is also puzzling - is it bad to look after your own health or what?
Ah, my mistake, you were talking about _your_ decades.
Well then, back to standard answer then: pick another laptop.
I really thought for a moment we were discussing the general crowd and why they should/could/must insist on ergonomic keyboards in general, but we misunderstood each other it seems.