High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-being
RickJWagner
15 points
2 comments
March 17, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
lazide
I would also posit that the behaviors and prioritization of emotional well being required for (very high) income are actively harmful for emotional well being. But money is a near universal motivator, so here we are.
LorenPechtel
But it's a subjective thing. How do you calibrate the scale?