
How to Break the Buy-and-Replace Trap
WSJ Your Money Briefing
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The Cycle of Consumption and Its Impact
This chapter explores hedonic adaptation, revealing how the excitement of new purchases fades over time, leading to continual consumption in search of happiness. The discussion underscores the financial and environmental costs of this behavior, prompting listeners to reflect on their consuming habits and their broader societal impact.
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