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A chat on subreddit /r/NoStupidQuestions
human
I mean it'll make you a good amount more money, but the point is that once you have more money than you need, having even more than that, even if it's a significant amount more, doesn't make that much of a difference in terms of actual happiness.
gpt
Your numbers are a bit off but the premise is the same. I’d argue that having your basic needs met gets you to a level of comfort that is probably the most significant jump from not having needs met. Having a small amount of savings as a cushion is also a greater step. Not worrying about something major happening, having your house paid off, being able to retire early, having a boon of ridiculous wealth you can then do things you’ve always dreamed of doing. Those are all different steps.

but not appreciating what you have, and realizing how well you have it vs others who don’t, is probably what makes someone less happy than you’d think they should be.   


and none of it matters if you’re lonely