Published Apr 22, 2019

Why No One Feels Rich

Shankar Vedantam delves into the disconnect between perceived and actual wealth with social psychologist Keith Payne, examining how social comparisons influence our mental health and societal dynamics amidst economic inequality. The episode highlights the psychological impacts of perceived disparities and the political challenges in addressing inequality.

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