Shrinkflation, Downsizing, and the Destruction of Trust
Briefly

The downsizing of services and products, while selling them at the same prices or more, illustrates a trend where consumers receive less without a corresponding reduction in cost.
On a Midwest flight, the so-called 'Comfort' seat felt cramped, underscoring that even upgraded options failed to alleviate the discomfort of increasing seat sizes and spacing.
The bag of peanuts served on the flight epitomized this trend, being smaller than expected and containing only a handful of peanuts, showcasing the reduction in product size.
Gulliver’s experiences in Lilliput serve as a metaphor for today's reality in America, where we navigate a world that feels increasingly compact and restrictive.
Read at Psychology Today
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