91. Do You Savor or Gobble?
Summary
Hosts Stephen and Angela explore the psychology of "savoring" versus "devouring" new acquisitions, debating whether preserving items or consuming them immediately reveals more about a person's character. They discuss the marshmallow test, anticipatory utility, and how the concept of original sin influences our desire to protect perfect things. The conversation extends to policy implications of delayed gratification, the economics of binge-watching, and the distinction between terminal and instrumental materialism, illustrated by listener stories and personal anecdotes about collecting and c…
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