• NauticalNoodle
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    7 months ago

    I’ve heard the “stupid-tax” metaphor many times before but I’d always argue that buying a $2-3 quick-picks ticket just to give yourself a few hours to indulge a fantasy every now and then doesn’t hurt.

    The people that have gambling problems are addicted to that dopamine fix, win or lose.

    —I never felt a hit of dopamine when I saw the growth of my Retirement Investment fund during tax season, as real as it may be.

    • Cosmic Cleric@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      I’ve heard the “stupid-tax” metaphor many times before but I’d always argue that buying a $2-3 quick-picks ticket just to give yourself a few hours to indulge a fantasy every now and then doesn’t hurt.

      Some would even call it a form of entertainment.