Do objects or experiences make us happier?

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating research on what actually makes us happier - buying material objects or purchasing experiences. They explore the psychology behind materialism versus experientialism, examining studies that suggest experiences tend to bring longer-lasting happiness than things, while also questioning some of the research findings and discussing the important exceptions to the rule. The hosts also touch on the rise and fall of happiness research in the 2000s and share some eye-opening listener mail about shocking food waste in grocery stores.