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The scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behavior, or the influence of a particular person's character on their behavior. ~1~

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[–] Lembot_0004@discuss.online 5 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Being poor is an answer! :)

But if you're ever rich, you might go full speed on the hedonistic treadmill!

[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Not really - it makes you want what you can't have all the more, and sometimes that builds to a point which causes you to make the wrong choice & then you can't pay rent.

[–] Lembot_0004@discuss.online 1 points 8 months ago

Of course there are some borderline cases, but most people are friends with themselves and understand how to use money.