What signals do you look for? Do you decide based on reason or instinct?

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[–] 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

If I'd die without it, it's a need. Otherwise a desire.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Counterpoint: You do not die* without legal documents, but having legal documents still a "need" in most modern civilizations, can't even get most jobs if you do not have an ID.

    (*well, not immediately, anyways, you can always beg for food or shoplift)

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

    but having legal documents still a “need” in most modern civilization

    Not really, plenty of people are undocumented or live somewhere illegally. It's very desirable to have legal status, but it's not a need.

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