The Human Tendency to Compare and Measure Wealth

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This chapter explores why humans attach moral value to wealth and how the pursuit of status is wired into our nature. It discusses the social comparison that leads to anxiety and the role of social media in intensifying this behavior. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of prioritizing fulfilling pursuits over the pursuit of wealth.

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