Our brains are programmed to keep wanting more – even if it leads to unhappiness, study shows

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From shoes to clothes, vinyl records and the latest smartphone, humans have a seemingly insatiable desire for the latest products.

Now, researchers have used computer models to try and explain why we constantly crave more and more material things – even when they make us feel miserable.

According to the findings, we pursue more rewards when we become ‘habituated’ to a higher standard of living and compare ourselves to various standards.

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