I found another interesting piece from the New York Times, this one exploring envy in its relation to happiness. The author presents an interesting case for how people who live Instagram lives attempt to make their lives appear better than those of their peers. This breeds competition, particularly in regards to material possessions, and it only fosters unhappiness (rather than quelling it). The article is a good, quick read, and it ties nicely into the idea of deriving happiness from within (harkening back to the intrinsic vs. extrinsic happiness dichotomy).
Read the article here.
Read the article here.
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