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Talk Your Book: The Joneses Aren't That Happy

Animal Spirits Podcast

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Wealth, Happiness, and the Social Comparison Trap

This chapter explores the paradox of wealth and happiness, highlighting how increased material abundance often correlates with greater feelings of dissatisfaction due to social comparisons. Through personal anecdotes and studies, it emphasizes that true happiness stems more from personal growth and community rather than the outward display of wealth.

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