[chickensong]

> We do not value things made by humans.

There are plenty of people who do. A minority perhaps, but your absolute statement is wrong.

> Hand-made anything tends to be a Veblen good, which means it's there to signal status, which means it's expensive.

Many people don't give a shit about status signaling, but do care about supporting people and their craft. Some folks have a a niche making something by hand, but far removed from the concept of Veblen goods.

The world isn't as flat as you're making it out to be.