A study published in 2008 by the Journal of Consumer Research found that when people feel powerless and out of control, they have a strong desire to … - M.J. DeMarco

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A study published in 2008 by the Journal of Consumer Research found that when people feel powerless and out of control, they have a strong desire to buy things that convey high status. Why do they feel powerless? Simple. In the Slowlane, you relinquish control because time is in control, and the gates to the Sidewalk reopen. Hope is not a plan.

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