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SCOUT· 25%26m·2026-04-27·Arts CultureWhy More Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happier
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos · 17
Buying something new can trigger a rush of dopamine, leading to a momentary boost in happiness. But the rush is fleeting, and over time, our possessions can end up weighing us down more than they lift us up. As part of our series on spring cleaning your wellbeing, Dr. Laurie explores why material things so often fail…
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