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John de Graaf | David Wann | Thomas H. Naylor

John de Graaf, David Wann, and Thomas H. Naylor draw on extensive research and cultural observation to articulate how our societal obsession with growth and consumption has tangible, often detrimental, effects on individual well-being and collective prosperity.

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Affluenza

We live in a culture that constantly whispers, and often shouts, that more stuff equals more happiness. Yet, for many, the relentless chase for the next upgrade or acquisition leaves us feeling more exhausted than satisfied, perpetually on a treadmill where the finish line keeps moving. This book reveals 'Affluenza' not as a medical diagnosis, but as a societal malaise: the quiet, pervasive dissatisfaction that comes from prioritizing accumulation over well-being. It explores how this addiction to consumerism impacts our time, our relationships, our mental peace, and even the planet, often without us fully realizing the trade-offs we're making. You might recognize the feeling of a new purchase bringing a fleeting thrill, only for the novelty to wear off, leaving you eyeing the next thing, wondering why 'enough' always feels just out of reach.

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John de Graaf, David Wann, and Thomas H. Naylor draw on extensive research and cultural observation to articulate how our societal obsession with growth and consumption has tangible, often detrimental, effects on individual well-being and collective prosperity.