When something breaks, replacing it may seem easier than finding someone who knows how to repair it. However, the best choice depends on more than the price printed on a new product in a shop. Imagine that a student has a broken desk lamp that was a gift from a close friend. その学生は、スタンドに実用性を超える個人的な意味があるため、修理代を払ってもよいと思うかもしれません。 Before deciding, the student could ask a qualified repairer whether the lamp can be repaired safely and at what cost. 必要な部品が入手できなければ、そのスタンドを使い続けることは、もはや現実的な選択肢ではないかもしれません。 Time matters too, since a person who needs a working lamp tonight may not be able to wait. Borrowing one temporarily could provide enough time to compare the options without making a rushed purchase. この例は、いつでも物を修理するというような単純なルールが、あらゆる状況に同じようにうまく当てはまるわけではない理由を示しています。 Before deciding what to do with a broken object, we should consider safety, cost, time, and personal value.