This chapter explores the necessity of dedicated physical stores in the tech retail landscape, suggesting a minimalist approach that focuses on essential items. The discussion also critiques luxury shopping practices, particularly in airports, reflecting on the impulse-driven nature of consumerism and the ethical concerns surrounding luxury brands. Throughout, personal anecdotes and reflections on social experiences underscore the absurdities of materialism and the disparity between production costs and retail prices.

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