>>12754805Yes, resource expenditure is not optimized. I said said otherwise. We're talking about optimization. It has not been possible in the past to optimize physical size, now it is, and it is one of the most effective strategies that can be employed.
The lifestyle of the people is not going to be different, just smaller. From their perspective it is the same level of comfort and such. It's just more efficient.
Why does this bother you?