This episode explores how humans, evolutionarily hardwired to seek more, grapple with the unfamiliar challenge of abundance. Drawing from Michael Easter’s book Scarcity Brain, the episode examines the impact of the „scarcity mindset“ on our decisions and behaviors.

„Scarcity Brain“ explores how our brains are wired to prioritize acquiring more, even when it’s unnecessary in our modern world of abundance. The book argues that this „scarcity mindset“ is a result of our evolutionary past, where scarcity was a constant threat to survival. It examines how this mindset is exploited by various modern technologies, such as social media, gambling, and even personal finance apps, to keep us constantly engaged and consuming. The author contends that we can overcome this ingrained behavior by embracing the idea of „less is more“ and recognizing that true fulfillment often comes from experiences and relationships rather than material possessions.

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