Human Behavior November 19, 2022

The Curse of Seeking Novelty

The Curse of Seeking Novelty

When a certain new gadget hits the market, we have a strong urge to be the first to own that.

Even though we know it will be passé in the next few years, but we don’t mind camping overnight just to get our hands on that tech early.

We know that the price will reduce next few years hence, but we don’t mind paying for the exorbitant price now.

Novelty makes us feel good that we sometimes miss assessing the big picture.

You may also like...

Loss of Autonomy Stifles Maturity

As children grow and begin to enter the world of adulthood, they begin to assert their...

That Powerful Envy

You feel much stronger envy of others with similar characteristics as yours than those with different...

Overconfidence Bias Cripples Progress

Humans are prone to having an excessively high opinion of themselves. It is elevated after experiencing...

The Pride of Not Being the Smartest

Being around people who are smarter than you can be intimidating. Their presence makes you feel...