Inspiring about seeing all that extraction for the production of those goods.

I thought my answer described why it was not inspiring. I've lived much of my life without those things.

People regard such consumption as a sign of the good life, perhaps a universal and fundamental aspiration. I don't think so. I think it's a fad. No-one would choose to live in poverty, but there are other ways to find pleasure meaning and satisfaction that don't depend on the destruction of our environment.

But I accept that's the course we're on and will continue with until it's interrupted by war, or food or water shortages. So like I said you might as well enjoy it while you can.

But inspirational? Nah. Suicidal.