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05 Dec 2019

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Why do people like money so much?

Was just curious and wondering why do people like money so much?

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I would take that question even further - why do people like money so much, and why does it not seem to be enough? In this generation, we see the phenomenon of people still wanting more, no matter how much they had.

And this is also in a world where we seeing increasing inequality.

In Singapore alone, we already see elderly selling tissues at hawkers, or even older uncles and aunties asking for money near the MRT stations.

When I was in Mumbai, I would be in the car driving to the office, and I would see an opulent 5-star hotel to my left, and see children begging right outside the car.

Even in developed cities like New York and San Francisco, it is not an uncommon sight to see people sleeping in the frigid weather out on the streets, and even outside the Apple store.

Source: https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/articles/7570-h..._ _

At the very basic level, we all need money to ensure the basic necessities. As we fulfil the bottom tiers of Maslow's Hierarchy, we then progress to comforts and luxuries.

Additionally, with the advent of social media, we are constantly exposed to influencers like the likes of Kim Kardashian etc, who readily flaunt their wealth. Other influencers follow suit, to give the impression of looking rich online.

Source: https://giphy.com/gifs/money-eastbound-and-down...

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Hey anon,

Thanks for the question that got me reflecting a bit!
To begin, we love money because it allows us to obtain our tangible AND intangible needs & wants. The Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (as pointed out by Junus) explains this well. We attain these needs & wants for survival purposes & satisfaction respectively. The fact that money can be quantified and calculated is another reason why we love it so much. The higher the figure, the more we're able to afford our needs & wants, and therefore, the more powerful & in control we feel.

There are 2 type of people that like money.

The ones that like to spend it and the ones that like t...

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