High-quality hotel amenities (working windows, plugs next to the bed, in-room coffee) provide more tangible utility than prestige; comfort-focused hotel design appeals more to pragmatists than luxury-conscious travelers.

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Tyler Cowen

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when the hotel room is a bit less good, it's way more likely to have plugs next to the bed. And that to me is the single most valuable thing about a hotel room.

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“Deep Thoughts”: Tyler Cowen on AI and the Future of WorkHoover Institution
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:13:08 PM

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