Modern life requires a high degree of physical mobility
It doesn’t have to be that way, and I’m not convinced it’s strictly better that way.
We live in a world where most any first-world consumer item is a luxury compared to the global poor
Idk about that, even people without electricity or running water can get a cheap cell phone and solar charger now.
What doesn’t have much of a positive impact, however, is the delta between an affordable item and a high-end item that costs many multiples more. People can and should aim for those “luxuries” that don’t yet tip over into deminishing returns
Definitely. No need to be giving up things like regular bathing and functional cooking utensils that make a big difference for little expense.