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“We instinctively associate higher prices with better quality. This bias is deeply ingrained in consumer psychology because, in many cases, paying more does lead to better materials, services, or experiences. When something is free, it can trigger doubt about its value or legitimacy. People might wonder, ‘If it’s free, is it really worth my time?’” he explained to us in an email.
“A second factor is the fear of hidden costs. Many of us have been conditioned by experiences where ‘free’ comes with strings attached, such as hidden fees, low-quality goods, or invasive advertising. Think of a free app that bombards you with ads or sells your data in exchange for the service. Finally, paying for something can give people a sense of control and confidence. By investing money, they feel they’ve selected a vetted, higher-quality option,” Johnson said.
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Meanwhile, we were curious to get the marketing psychology expert’s opinion about what the future of the internet might look like. Namely, whether he sees any currently paid resources becoming free, and vice versa. He noted that both of these scenarios can occur with different services.
“As technology evolves, we may see some paid internet resources and tools become completely free, particularly those driven by economies of scale and open-source development. For example, basic productivity tools—such as document editing, cloud storage, or even video conferencing—might increasingly be offered for free as companies find other ways to monetize, such as through premium features or integrated advertising. Open-source software, like Linux or GIMP, is a model we could see replicated for various paid tools as communities continue to develop robust, free alternatives,” Johnson said.
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The news isn’t immune to this either. “News outlets are another example—many previously free sites now offer paid subscriptions as they move away from ad-supported models. As digital advertising becomes less effective and users demand better, more tailored experiences, companies will likely push more essential features or content into the paid category. This shift reflects a broader trend of consumers paying for control and quality in their online experiences.”
You can find more of Johnson’s expert insights on his branding and human nature blogs. Meanwhile, you can watch his TEDx talk about serendipity in the age of advanced AI on YouTube.
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For instance, there’s no doubt that education is important. Vital, even. And a good degree from a quality university is well worth the effort. However, if money is tight and you don’t want to go into debt, you have countless alternatives. For one, there are lots of completely free formal college courses you can do from any corner of the world that has internet access.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of tutorials, guides, and how-to’s on YouTube and Google if you want to learn a specific skill or even just brush up on a topic you care about. Libraries chock full of books are also still a thing! All the information you could ever want is there for the taking. The biggest challenge is putting consistent time, effort, and energy into your studies. No money in the world will buy you discipline, willpower, or passion.
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Even the biggest book lover in the world might stop and think about where their money is best spent. They might consider downloading the textbooks they need for such a brief period of time. And though piracy is illegal, there’s the argument to be made that access to knowledge should be easy, free, and universal. (Imagine someone punishing you for reading too much and too widely! ‘1984’ much?)
But even if you don’t download anything, you can still find plenty of guides, summaries, and notes on any topic you’re going to study online. Alternatively, you can always buy pre-loved (i.e. secondhand) textbooks at fairs or get notes from friendly students who took the same classes before.
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“In many cases, professors are often unaware of (or indifferent to) the cost of the books they assign. Rather than choosing the most cost-effective books, they simply choose the ones they prefer to use when teaching. In other cases, you might take a course taught by a professor who assigns his or her own book as reading material, either out of vanity or a desire to bump up personal sales,” Study.com warns.
Decent, empathetic professors will provide you with all the study resources you need free of charge. They understand that it’s impractical to spend so much of your hard-earned cash on books when all of that information can be so easily shared and reshared digitally. And if you do genuinely care about the author, you’ll find a way to buy their books or support them in other ways in the future!
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What paid things do you hope will become completely free in the very near future? We genuinely can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this topic!
Do you have a spare moment? Let us know what you think in the comments section at the bottom of this post.
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