You crave the experience of programming and specifically in a way in which you have freedom of choice in that experience. The money you have accumulated has essentially "bought" you that experience. I don't think this runs counter to the study's conclusions, just that the study was limited in the range of experiences studied.
It's a hair splitter but I don't think that's what they meant. They're specifically saying "purchasing experiences" which is where I think the distinction is.
I mean, it's hard to argue because in a lot of ways the question comes down to 'what constitutes buying an experience". If I buy a gadget I am buying an experience in using that gadget. So in that way purchasing items is also purchasing experiences which invalidates the article all together.
I think the social aspect mentioned would be key in differentiating the difference between the purchase of an object and an experience such as eating out, reading and commenting on HN, etc. As you say, it is a hair splitter and I'm probably stretching the theory behind the study and the conclusions way farther than can be justified.
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You crave the experience of programming and specifically in a way in which you have freedom of choice in that experience. The money you have accumulated has essentially "bought" you that experience. I don't think this runs counter to the study's conclusions, just that the study was limited in the range of experiences studied.
It's a hair splitter but I don't think that's what they meant. They're specifically saying "purchasing experiences" which is where I think the distinction is.
I mean, it's hard to argue because in a lot of ways the question comes down to 'what constitutes buying an experience". If I buy a gadget I am buying an experience in using that gadget. So in that way purchasing items is also purchasing experiences which invalidates the article all together.
I think the social aspect mentioned would be key in differentiating the difference between the purchase of an object and an experience such as eating out, reading and commenting on HN, etc. As you say, it is a hair splitter and I'm probably stretching the theory behind the study and the conclusions way farther than can be justified.
I don't think so, keeping that money in the bank is purchasing your peace of mind, it's no different than purchasing any other experience.