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Thursday, March 22, 2007

Why Having More No Longer Makes Us Happy

After over 2000 years, science rediscovers ataraxia.

"New friend or new coffeemaker? Pick one"

AlterNet: EnviroHealth: Why Having More No Longer Makes Us Happy:

"Check this out: When researchers at Carnegie Mellon (somewhat disgustingly) dropped samples of cold virus directly into subjects' nostrils, those with rich social networks were four times less likely to get sick. An economy that produces only individualism undermines us in the most basic ways."

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