Claim: It's well-known that in terms of long-term satisfaction, buying experiences>buying things, but probably the real hierarchy is making things≫buying experiences>buying things.
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This would also explain why for many people the main source of meaning in their lives is their job: it's the only place they create.
@niplav When you create, you express your individuality and change the world. Even if it's a small way, even if it hinges on how you perceive the change you make.