The problem is these kind of things tend to be pushed towards extremes - often by people with extremely limited (though they might not accept it) broader experience who can't see outside of what works for them and think everyone else lives similar lives* and won't take onboard new information. There is room and need for both approaches going forward - with people where either approach is hugely beneficial or a significant problem.
* I grew up through the 80s with a fairly middle class standard of living - took me a long time to realise what I considered a "normal" standard of living was anything but for a significant percentage of the population where things I took for granted like 3 decent meals a day, car, telephone, etc. were distinct luxuries.
* I grew up through the 80s with a fairly middle class standard of living - took me a long time to realise what I considered a "normal" standard of living was anything but for a significant percentage of the population where things I took for granted like 3 decent meals a day, car, telephone, etc. were distinct luxuries.