No matter who you are talking to it is pretty much guaranteed that they know more about something than you do. Just because they are not knowledgeable about what you are, doesn't mean they are stupid.
I don't buy this really. Often times things can lead to experiences as well...fast cars, boats, off road vehicles, at home entertainment, video games, a pool or living space, whatever...all those products create experiences for people too. It all depends on the individual and what they want their "experiences" to be. Some would argue the products are better because you can repeat the experience instead of just trying to remember it.