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Why More Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happier artwork
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Why More Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happier

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos by Pushkin Industries

Apr 27, 202626:16Society & Culture

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 o...

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Why More Stuff Doesn’t Make You Happier is an episode from The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos by Pushkin Industries. Buying something new can trigger a rush of dopamine, leading to a momentary boost in happiness. But the rush is fleet...

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Published Apr 27, 2026, 26:16 long, audio available.