Wealth

The Role of Luck in Life Success Is Far Greater Than We Realized

Are the most successful people in society just the luckiest people?

Beautiful Minds, Scientific American

Could a More Individualistic World Also Be a More Altruistic One?

Equating individualism with selfishness may be a mistake: Some of the world’s wealthiest and most individualistic countries are some of the most altruistic, says Abigail Marsh.

13.7: Cosmos & Culture, NPR

The Lower Your Social Class, the ‘Wiser’ You Are, Suggests New Study

Growing up working class gives people social skills that help broaden their perspective during conflicts.

Science

To Promote Happiness, Choose Time Over Money

Although earning more money makes us feel more pressed for time, changing the way we spend that money may provide an escape from the time crunch.

Behavioral Scientist

One Surprising Way Money Can Buy Happiness, According to Scientists

The surveys asked people whether they regularly pay someone else to complete unpleasant daily tasks and rated their satisfaction with life. Across all surveys, life satisfaction was typically higher for people who regularly spend money to save time.

The Washington Post