Value: A Human Agreement, Not An Object's Property
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- Vincent Van Gogh - Mentioned as an example of someone who was undervalued in their time but whose work gained enormous retrospective value.
- Nicola Tesla - Referenced as another historical figure who was undervalued during his lifetime but gained significant posthumous recognition.
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- Rosetta Stone - Used as an example of an artifact that initially had moderate value but later became priceless due to its role in decoding ancient languages.