Cynique indirectly gave me an invaluable piece of information. Don't argue with a person that can't think conceptually. Since they can't understand what you are saying.
Gun buyers feel unsafe so they are buying security. Book purchasers are purchasing an experience/knowledge
Very few things are needed. Food Water Shelter Community.
@Gibran we start out with ideals and optimism then the world takes our innocence. It is isn't easy to integrate experience and keep your heart, mind and soul intact.