[zimbatm]

And maybe we can teach children that it's possible to avoid the eternal pursuit of the next thing, that buying stuff doesn't bring happiness and joy.

[majewsky]

> buying stuff for the sake of happiness and joy doesn't bring happiness and joy

FTFY

When I buy stuff because I feel empty inside, sure. When I buy tools to pursue a certain goal, things look a bit different.

[zimbatm]

exactly, the goal is not to buy, it's a side-effect of wanting to pursue a different goal