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How is it that, in this day and age, the tool seems to be worth more than the product? (piefed.social)
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[–] 8 points 4 months ago

Functionally, a tool that can produce a product is always worth more than a product.

  • A CNC machine is worth more than a single machined piece.
  • A CAD software is worth more than a draft file.
  • An assembly line that manufactures pens is worth more than one pen.
  • A fishing rod is worth more than an individual fish.

The hope of course is that the volume of production will eventually outweigh the cost of the tool.

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