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Why You Always Want More, And How To Fix It | Michael Easter
10% Happier with Dan Harris
Understanding the Scarcity Mindset and its Impact on Modern Behavior
The chapter explores the concept of our ancient brains being wired for scarcity and how this impacts behaviors like overeating and excessive buying in today's world of abundance. It discusses how the prevalence-induced concept change results in a constant feeling of discontent despite improvements. Additionally, it delves into the idea of using scarcity loops for positive outcomes, as seen in applications like Pokemon Go and meditation apps.
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