Why Do Some People Still Think Money Is The Answer To Everything?

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AndyFo · Accepted Answer

That's a loaded question and it comes in many different forms. The most simple answer is that humans have psychological greed that transcends deep in their psyche. It is based from the survival instinct. That is the explanation at its deepest core, to expand beyond that would to be entering a world of a billion different reasons why one would think that money is the answer to everything.

The most logical and or common response is that people find meaning in inanimate objects, trinkets, shiny things, etc, etc. Material objects are are you well know the most basic form of happiness that almost anyone finds and no one is exempt from it. It can range from a cool rock in your backyard all the way to a Yacht. Obviously, most people prefer to go for the items that provide luxury or status and thus money becomes a necessary evil.

A Lot of people think its priorities, or only certain people can understand certain things, like a poor person for example will think money is the answer to everything when in reality ones status or lack thereof does not wholly determine their mindset. Iv been poor my whole life and money is nothing to me, it is a form of survival but it is not and never will be everything. In my head, it is hardly an answer none the less anything else more substantial than a means to have a little comfort in a comfortless world.

To say there is one infinite answer as to why people put money above all else is nothing more than bias opinion. The truth is there is no one reason aside from the fact that it is part of our survival instinct.

Citizenkirk · Accepted Answer

Saying money is the answer to everything, or even anyting, is like saying gasoline is the answer to everything. Gasoline is not an answer, or a question. Gasoline is fuel, and so is currency, which is fuel for our economy.
Currency is incapable of actions and thoughts. It's incapable of any kind of meaning or significance, other than what people put into it.
Money is a symbol, representing a unit measure in capital holdings, equivalent too a specific barter equivalent. Even though we are not on the barter system anymore, our economy is still based on the barter system. Each monetary unit of our national and international currency system, is constantly adjusted too a barter equivalent, iether in liquid commodities, like gold and silver, raw materials, or supplies and finished products as collateral support for backing that currency trade at any given time. Even symbols can be bought, sold, and traded, for other symbols, like cash for bonds, or stocks, or shares in a company, or patents on ideas and Technology, as long as everything being traded can be checked and confirmed, as having the value that is stated or implied.
So you see, money doesn't answer questions, but the value of money ask a lot of questions, of a lot of people, so we're in a global partnership in determining and maintaining that trust, which is what determines the value of that money.
So perhaps you question is circular, and the answer to all things, is the constant answering of the questions that we ask each other, while maintaining this one thing, called money.

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

The only people who believe this are people who are so poor they can't manage to keep their heads above water.
We who have our heads above water, know there is an ENOUGH point. A coupla million: savings, retirement, life insurance, health insurance, a decent car and auto insurance, home insurance, a nice home, some travel, taking care of your kids to give them a good start in life.
After all that's taken care of everything else is gravy! You don't need TOO MUCH.
When you have a surplus, then you can arrange to give money away to the needy: to education, housing and other charities. That is the most fun you can have with money.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I think some people want to believe there is a singular antidote to their issues cause it’s easier to assume a single answer can resolve all your problems than it is to do the mental and emotional and physical work that it takes to address all levels of the issue or to celebrate minor improvements without expecting total perfection in a problem situation - I know a lot of people who lie to themselves when they are disappointed cause it’s easier for them to lie than face the truth that sometimes life is unfair or unpredictable or unpleasant

Apple1996 · Answer

If they think that money can solve all problems then they are most likely the problem themselves. They gotta start being grateful for what they do have in life and stop worrying about what they dont have.

Not_Average · Answer

Money plays a huge factor in ones life and anyone who denies that is broke or lying. I’ve been broke, and today I’m wealthy. Money buys you freedom to spend time with loved ones and work on skills that you’re actually passionate about it. It allows you to work on your health, relationships, and things that really matter. I can afford better food, and healthcare to live a longer life. I can travel to Hawaii with my family and come back with even more money. I can pay for my parents retirement.

I can quit my job and work on my fitness all day if I wanted to. Slaving to a paycheck your entire life is hell on earth. Depending on one boss for your quality of life and sucking up all the time for a promotion isn’t a route I’d want to take. I’d encourage everyone to start learning about personal finance, assets, and acquire a life that they love.

The best part about choosing wealth while you’re younger, is that you’ll become more and more free as you age. If you work a job your entire life not worrying about money, you’ll only specialize within your career and become more and more busy as you age. It will take you away from the things that really matter in life,

I have to fully disagree with you here. My life has dramatically improved in every way imaginable since I’ve earned my financial freedom.

Inexpensivefurniture · Answer

Because a lack of money directly correlates to stress, poor health, and lack of options in life. I'm not saying financial stability would solve everything, but it would definitely help. I'm tired of panic attacks at the end of the month because my account is in the negatives and I still need ro get a perscription and groceries for the week. I'm tired of putting exactly $10 of gas in my car and knowing exactly how many trips to the store that will get me. I'm tired of needing to get an advance on my paycheck because an unexpected $200 expense came up and I don't even have $30 to put towards it. I'm tired of knowing next week/month/year will be the same. I'm tired of knowing that at any given point I'm only one or two financial misteps away from being homeless.
Yeah, maybe money isn't everything. But there's no way being poor is better than having money.

talloak · Answer

Money is a cheap substitute for life. It's easier to get money than to build a meaningful life. For people who lack meaningful lives, it's easier to blame lack of money (or lack of more money for the wealthy) than to take responsibility. I've noted all my life that the wealthiest people seem the most miserable and their family lives are the worst. The exceptions are people like Gates and Buffett who have given away almost all of their money. You would think that people would learn but people are really bad at that.

JakeS00 · Answer

Money means nothing for me. I’m humble for what I do have and received. Sure it can be joyful to have a lot. But it’s not the answer to everything. I feel like some who think money is the answer to everything, and what I call it, the Elvis syndrome where they have had nothing in life, and buy everything they can because it’s now accessible. No I’m not hating by the way. Money is nice but for the right reasons. If you live life all for the love of money, how can you love others in life? You can’t. Loving money has an equal to emptiness. That’s just me though.

homystew · Answer

People who think money is everything, are usually deprived of it. So in some sense, it is everything to them. Money is not just a valueless small piece of paper as depicted in the images. But it can't be exchanged by everything, sure thing.

Also, i just remembered one saying by my hostory teacher from someone else, and i kind of have to agree. If money can't fix some problem, then it is not being applied enough of it. Therefore to answer your question as to why, it is basically because we as a collective is addressing value to it. If someone has, then there is someone willing to work for you.

BCA6010 · Answer

Because simple people want simple solutions to their problems, and frankly speaking, the "solution" in most people's minds is whatever they don't have, and most people regardless of their wallets do feel like they could use more money (and some DO use more money than they actually have and go on to blame everyone but themselves for this fact). With just about every woman I've dated, I'll at some point ask them what they would do of they found themselves possessing a few million dollars of discretionary spending money, and like clockwork they'll say some virtuous or charitable cause and yet not one person I've ever known to actually become financially loaded has ever done anything close to that, usually because they adopted a new set of personal life problems, realize their altruistic ideals weren't actually realistic, or simply weren't sincere in the first place and were just giving the "Miss America Pageant" answer.

MecheD · Answer

Well id say you’re absolutely correct. It doesn’t mean anything. The people who hold money to a high regard are more so lower on the totem pole financially. But you can’t blame those of the more poor circumstances. Food costs money, shelter costs money, healthcare costs money, even education costs money. Yes most of these things you can learn to do but the reason we don’t have these things in our arsenal is simply because these things were ripped from low class citizens forcing us to abide and feel comfort based on the dollar.

Quiet_Wanderer · Answer

I thibk its because people like to think there's a "universal solution" something to focus on as a end all be all. Money us a logical choice for that as its the most coveted and versital resource in our society. Even though on its own its nearly useless.

DizzyDesii · Answer

A lot of guys do and its so annoying. I want a guy whos smart with money but also knows how to live a little. Like if we go to the casino, only take in a certain amount and leave the rest at home. But a lot of guys either are too materialistic or too frugal. Its annoying

Kurαȷ · Answer

People don't believe that, they simply believe that money is, quantitatively, the answer for a heck of a lot more than virtually anything else.

Because that is the truth.
I'd rather have money than anything else in my life, it's the most important thing to have.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

I could write you 1000000 words on this, but lets keep it short. Basiclly it's the social medias showing all that glamorous living, The ones who pretend they are living it and of course you have those who shows you how fun this live style is without (hard work) and most of the society is following these people on their social media and try to be like them 🤷‍♂️ and they call it (best life ever)

Jjpayne · Answer

Money to be fair can do a lot of things. You can hire people to do things for you, have security and have protection.

I'm clearly a person that can say that money is not everything but it does clearly have power, the power to do many things. It could even change your life to an extent but money is clearly not everything. Life is more than money

thimmslicc · Answer

If you value money, you dont know how to value happiness from within.
You constantly need reassurance from money to be happy.
Real happiness has nothing to do with money.
If we all went into a survival mode, no electricity or food, money is only paper.

humanearth · Answer

Ask my ex-wife. She is a Succubus, suck life and money out of men and move onto the next.

The meaning of a Succubus. The Succubus are beautiful and desirable women, unlike their male counterparts, the Incubus. Though Succubi do sometimes have bat-like wings or demonic features, such as horns, a tail, hooves and fangs.

SunnySri · Answer

According to me mam, some people think this way because it gives them a sense of control.
I mean they think as long as they have money in their hands they can buy anything, they can influence anyone.
They are not completely wrong as money can be a means to some of your happiness, but all that happiness is materialistic.
Real happiness comes from the happiness of the people around you and the satisfaction you get from what you do, well at least for me that is.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I agree I knew some families had money and could bury everyone else's but they lacked happiness also when my Uncle was alive he had a lot of money he worked at the steel mill had a good pension but there was not much happiness with his family his wife would control him so everything was for her side of the family

1truekhaleesi · Answer

Money would buy good quality healthcare for my mom and brother. Money would pay my rent and I won't have to stress about it. Money would pay for my dad's medication. Money buys me a house I can't afford. Money buys me a used car that I can't afford. Money would ensure that my disabled brother is taken care of and he can have a somewhat reasonably independent life.

Nazgol · Answer

I agree! I know people who put such a high value on money but they're lonley because that's all they care about and lack other important things such a being humble, love and respect & then they wonder why they're lonley and what they're missing. And it's too bad they love money too much because I dont think too highly of them

menina · Answer

I guess it's because they're used to solve all of their problems with money. They believe they can buy anyone and anything just because they're rich. Sure, money improves our lives and it's helpful but some things can't be solved with it.

JackSmy · Answer

When your head is up your ass, the view is not very clear! The wise ones KNOW, that money is not to key to happiness and joy, but those, also, have their head out, and seeing the world, and reality!

Lliam · Answer

It's certainly not the answer to everything. But without at least enough to live on, life truly sucks. The phrase "no mon, no fun" us an understatement.

NamerOfStars · Answer

Because they've never gone without. Having to get by without money teaches you how important it is. Learning to get by without it teaches you how important it isn't.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Money solves my problems
When I can't do anything anymore thanks to my failing health, if I have money I can still live
Without money I couldn't

When I was in hospital earlier this year I kept working because that brought me comfort being the only thing I could control
If I'd had to stop work, I can say wholeheartedly I wouldn't be typing this now

DanaeAdam5 · Answer

Because sadly in today's society money is the answer to almost everything, so people just get used to it.

sheikalana · Answer

Money is the answer for lots of things but certainly not for everything. People who usually think that way are mostly people who never had big salaries or ever dealt with great amounts of money.

cth96190 · Answer

One of the things that money cannot do is allow us to cheat death. Money gives us options. There comes a point, though, at which when is enough enough?

pizzalovershouse · Answer

Money can help but its not your you a good personality is better you can ve the richest person but with out good people in your life its nothing cuz then you just have friends who like you for the money you have

AmeerX · Answer

Problem is simple. Those with wealth are afraid to spend it on humanity.
I can give you one example.
My country has shortage of 7 million housing units and rich people can invest in buildings and infrastructure but they don't becauseif they did and the shortage was ended then they would not be able to get as much out of the poor downtrodden people through rental incomes

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Don't know miss brains muffins, all i know is that i won't switch miss brains for all of the money in the world 😊 They say: "don't worship 2 gods" the 2nd god is the money, that's what they mean!

Don-__-Don · Answer

Because without it you can easily be reduced to bum laying on a street who has nothing to look forward to.

Without money, you can lose everything.

Without money, you're value just because that much less.

You can't do anything without money.

I wish it didn't have to be that way, but it is.

Yads_Is_Back · Answer

The only people who think money is the answer are those who don’t have it.

MM442 · Answer

Money isn't the answer to everything but in this society money is the only way to get things we need to live and survive.
Sure you can barter with some people for things but it is limited to the things you can barter with. You have to get the things you barter with somehow that usually means paying money for things to barter with first.
Until money is eliminated and everything is given to everyone totally free, money and greed rich against poor will remain the system of things forever.

sheamatura · Answer

Because money does solve all problems. You can buy good health care, you can have a nice house, you can hide your money and go on dates to find genuine people, then when you reveal your money you can get married and raise a big family because you’ll have a lot of money.

Sentimental_Stoic · Answer

But that is the truth.
Money is the answer to everything except happines. That mental and emotional happiness. Peace of mind is whatg can't be bought, rest everything can.
I am glad I prefer peace of mind.

loveslongnails · Answer

Because when you don't have enough of it, that's how it seems. Sometimes, it's a pretty big and good answer, sometimes it's just a band aid on a big wound.

waningangel · Answer

I think it’s because unfortunately money is what makes the world go around. It’s the key to our survival and a “happy and successful” life that is idealized in our society.

Massageman · Answer

Because they haven't matured yet.  The answer to the question is really in your pic #3 , the bullet point list of what money can and CAN'T buy!

Likes2drive · Answer

It would solve all mine, the rest I could do myself if it doesn’t, money can’t buy happiness if you don’t know where to shop 😊

michael1469 · Answer

Words to live by.

Newhead · Answer

Because it kinda is, even when you co-create with spirit you're blessed with money. I am very spiritual but when I trust in the universe with an open heart and mind, I end up getting money easier. God doesn't want anyone to be poor, he just wants us not to be greedy and lose ourselves for material things. Those with money who are still miserable need therapy, which can also be bought with money.

ohshee · Answer

No not me , I think it's the answer to anything and something, not everything lol,, no money is nice to have when you need it,, or you just wants to do what you want when you want to do it ,, it's Great
I Think love could be the Answer to Everything ,, or something,,, Maybe it's anything

J2ohhhhh · Answer

Money is awesome. You can make it, receive it, save it, spend it, give it, buy bitches, lose it on a horse race, put it in red envelopes and give it to people for the Chinese new year, brag about it, or keep it private, throw it up in the air... Possibilities are limitless. Better question why do some people still don't understand that there are others with different preferences.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

As the old saying goes money talks & bull$hit walks & as for money we all need it & without I wouldn’t have a roof over my head or food in my belly. Money is the answer to somethings I say.

Biancatsumi1991 · Answer

Becahse money solves a lot of problems. It can buy the things that makes you alive like food and shelter. It doesn't mean it's the most important thing in the world, but if you really look into it, money makes our world revolve. We won't be able to survive without it nowadays.

TiaraGlitzNeon · Answer

Because everything in this world costs money, even basic necessities such as food, water, and hygienic care items.

DWornock · Answer

There are things money will not buy, but it is very funny; have you ever tried to buy them without money.

Unit1 · Answer

Without money we are dead.
Either from starvation or hypothermia or murdered by criminals.

we sure as hell aren't getting Up every morning and spend 8-9 hours where we work because of goodness of our hearts. We are almost forced to or else we'll die from running out of money.

so yes, money is absolutely everything.

bklynbadboy1 · Answer

Cause they don't really understand life yet and the need to grow up. Money is just what it is money. It helps but it doesn't solve everything.

McKellar · Answer

Well I wouldn't put money on a high pedestal, but just to maintain financial stability... we do need it.

Agape93 · Answer

Because money drives the world. Medical care, decent housing, protection, decent food, clean water, good education etc all require money.

Anonymous · Answer

What can buy food to the poor?
What can help to build schools, hospital?
What can make it possible to raise kids until they grow up and then take care of themself?
What can make it possible to buy company shares or build a company and hire people to work for you and also be able to pay them?

Well money is a solution to many things, but of course not everything.
There is things that money can't buy.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Because they are fools who haven't gotten their priorities straight.

jasco · Answer

It's the answer to physical problems, not the mental ones but hey we can work on that with therapy

monkeynutts · Answer

Yeah give me money, I know exactly how many strippers I’m going to buy for the weekend.

israelisevil · Answer

Money stops you being homeless. money is nice and cures almost any problem in life but people dont know how be happy. Happiness quality own thoughts

normalice · Answer

No one thinks that money is the solution to everything. But the poorer someone is the more they are forced to acknowledge that it is the only solution the powers that be will accept to the existential crisis they inflict on the rest of us.

Guardian45 · Answer

Because they're shallow, nearsighted and 10 watt bulbs!

iFarted · Answer

It definitely isn't, but it sure makes life easier.

canadiancoloursky · Answer

Because they never learned how to recieve or give love, even in the smallest ways.  The world is lonely as hell without love

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