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- Consumerism and its antisocial effects can be turned on -- or off
- Neurological support for Adam Smith's 'theories of morality'
- Life expectancy may affect when you get married, divorced, have kids
- Combat makes for gun-shy investors
| Consumerism and its antisocial effects can be turned on -- or off Posted: 09 Apr 2012 02:59 PM PDT Money doesn't buy happiness. Neither does materialism: research shows that people who place a high value on wealth, status, and stuff are more depressed and anxious and less sociable than those who do not. Now new research shows that materialism is not just a personal problem. It's also environmental.  |
| Neurological support for Adam Smith's 'theories of morality' Posted: 09 Apr 2012 01:43 PM PDT The part of the brain we use when engaging in egalitarian behavior may also be linked to a larger sense of morality, researchers have found. Their conclusions, which offer scientific support for Adam Smith's theories of morality, are based on experimental research.  |
| Life expectancy may affect when you get married, divorced, have kids Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:39 AM PDT Major life decisions such as marriage, divorce, abortion, having a child and attending university may be subconsciously influenced by how long people believe they will live, according to a new study.  |
| Combat makes for gun-shy investors Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:36 AM PDT Combat veterans are more risk-averse investors than their counterparts who have never been in battle, according to a new study. As a result, combat veterans may struggle to build wealth through long-term investments.  |
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