The Diderot Effect: How One New Thing Sparks a Chain of Purchases

A thoughtful dive into Denis Diderot’s famous wardrobe moment and how it echoes in today’s world of ads and trends. We unpack the psychology behind the Diderot Effect, from ‘Diderot Unities’ to the endowment effect, explore how marketers fuel the impulse to upgrade, and share practical, mindful strategies—like waiting periods and value-focused thinking—for breaking the cycle and finding true contentment with what we already own.

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