Overearning is a new phenomenon in human history. It means that we earn beyond our needs. It is only possible to overearn (i.e., accumulate resources) due to the efficiency and advantages of modern technology. This seems nice and innocuous, indeed, it never hurts to earn more. However, overearning has a downside as well. Continue reading
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Why We Earn Beyond Needs at the Cost of Happiness
Posted in Behaviors, Organizational Psychology, Work Life
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Can Evolution Explain Why Women Become Attracted by Some Men Over Others?

What makes a man attractive?
Why is it that women prefer some men over others? I guess that many people, especially men, want to know this. In this article, I sum up the evolutionary theory of sexual selection, and in this context, I consider the findings of recent psychological research. So, can evolution explain mate preferences? Read on.
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