>>So why are so many unnecessary things invented?
Because inventing things is intrinsic to our nature. Is anything more exciting than imagining how to improve something? One of my grandfathers invented a prospecting stove.
http://www.iment.com/maida/family/father/jackbell/stove.htm
*** >>So why are so many unnecessary things invented? ***
To make “As Seen On TV” matter ? and give Rube Goldberg’s life meaning?
Jack Bell’s ‘Prospecting Stove.’
That is so freaking cool!