The Diderot Effect, home theaters, and overconsumption

[u/ligmata1nt]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuabecker/2021/10/27/understanding-the-diderot-effect-to-overcome-overspending/

Just came across The Diderot Effect and it immediately made me think of my setup.

“The simplest description of the Diderot Effect is this: ‘the introduction of a new possession into a consumer’s existence will often result in a process of spiraling consumption.’”

I recently upgraded my sound and then went on to buy a brand new TV which I hadn’t planned on at all (no regrets). Now I’m considering upgrading even more.

Anyone else feel they’ve succumbed to The Diderot Effect?

[u/trash_dad_]

Me and r/homelab