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Does Money Bring Happiness? Hedonic Adaptation: the Psychological Traps of Wealth

Summary by İNdigo Dergisi
The belief that earning more money will bring absolute peace is one of the most common misconceptions of modern life. Experts state that the relationship between money and happiness is far more complex than previously thought. The "hedonic adaptation" trap, in which our brains quickly adapt to a new income level, creates a perpetual cycle of dissatisfaction, while the comparison culture fueled by social media further exacerbates this situation. …
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The belief that earning more money will bring absolute peace is one of the most common misconceptions of modern life. Experts state that the relationship between money and happiness is far more complex than previously thought. The "hedonic adaptation" trap, in which our brains quickly adapt to a new income level, creates a perpetual cycle of dissatisfaction, while the comparison culture fueled by social media further exacerbates this situation. …

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İndigo Dergisi broke the news in on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
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