Money can absolutely buy happiness — people who say otherwise are just coping with being poor


Agree

  • Security, health, opportunity all cost money
  • Removes stress that destroys mental health
  • Enables experiences and relationships to flourish
  • Studies prove happiness increases with wealth
  • Poor people are measurably less happy

Disagree

  • Hedonic adaptation makes gains temporary
  • Rich people still suffer depression
  • Meaningful relationships require no money
  • Beyond comfort, more money doesn't help
  • Materialistic view misses true fulfillment

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