that kind of luxe just ain't for us; we crave a different kind of buzz
Noodlings on what it means to be luxury
that kind of luxe just ain't for us; we crave a different kind of buzz
The relationship between money and happiness is surprisingly weak, which may stem in part from the way people spend it. Drawing on empirical research, we propose eight principles designed to help consumers get more happiness for their money. Specifically, we suggest that consumers should (1) buy more experiences and fewer material goods; (2) use... See more
Elizabeth W. Dunn • If Money Doesn't Make You Happy Then You Probably Aren't Spending It Right
Pretty darn good list right there…
In an infinite swamp of narcissism, genuine connection online now feels less an expected part of the human experience and more a novel experience of luxury.
How the Sounds of a Calculator Ended Up on Sublime's Website
Alex Dobrenko`sublimeinternet.substack.com
Sublime is as Sublime does.
"The key to thriving in our high-tech world, they’ve learned, is to spend much less time using technology." (Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism)
There’s a wonderful tension in this observation for any software-based organisation…
“Observing that demand for finer goods serves vastly different purposes and has different origins, Sombart suggests another distinction, namely that between idealistic or altruistic luxury and materialistic, egoistic luxury.
The former refers to expenditure on finer goods for public or ecclesiastical purposes, and he offers a gilded altar as an
After devoting days to selecting the perfect hardwood floor to install in a new condo, homebuyers find their once beloved Brazilian cherry floors quickly become nothing more than the unnoticed ground beneath their feet. In contrast, their memory of seeing a baby cheetah at dawn on an African safari continues to provide delight. Over time, {people... See more
Nagesh Belludi • You Are Rich if You Think You Have Enough
Experiences beat things. Every time.
A Major Regret in My Life: My Camera Roll
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