Within each of these categories, the principle was the same: rarity and beauty increased value.
In Margaret Atwood's book "Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth," the author emphasizes that certain key principles govern the value of items across various categories, namely rarity and beauty. These attributes are seen as critical factors that elevate an object’s worth, suggesting a common standard by which value is measured in different contexts.
This focus on rarity and beauty not only applies to physical objects but also extends to broader societal and psychological aspects of value. Atwood prompts readers to reflect on how these qualities influence our perceptions of wealth and debt, highlighting the complex relationship between societal standards of value and personal worth.
