You can't ignore the role of information(even fictional) about other people in contentment. Things people were once happy with get compared.
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If you marry someone 300 years ago, you're comparing them to your neighbors. Now, to Edward, Grey, and George Clooney.
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@drethelin Right on. A global looks/wealth/status competition drives winner-take-all AND loser-sulks trend.
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