There are some queries that say that we, modern people, have 70 workers worth of conveniences in our house.

What would have taken 70 people to work for just one person's comfort, we just accept as normal.

Flicking on a light.
Turning up the thermostat.
Opening up the fridge to decide what to make for dinner.

However, be thankful you have a roof. That is quite the luxury.

So, a lot has been learned, and that is really awesome.
The know how of making things work.
Or how to jerry-rig it.

But... living far away from a HomeyDespot? that is ... difficult