The science of wanting. The art of having.

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The Great British Excuse Machine: How We've Turned Shopping Into an Olympic Sport
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The Great British Excuse Machine: How We've Turned Shopping Into an Olympic Sport

From 'it's practically free' to 'I'm investing in myself', Brits have perfected the art of turning every purchase into a moral victory. We investigate the mental gymnastics behind our shopping justifications and why we're world champions at convincing ourselves we need that thing.