Why are we so attached to our things? - Christian Jarrett

After witnessing the “violent rage” shown by babies whenever deprived of an item they considered their own, Jean Piaget – a founding father of child psychology – observed something profound about human nature: Our sense of ownership emerges incredibly early. But why do we become so attached to things? Christian Jarrett details the psychology of ownership.

Lesson by Christian Jarrett, animation by Avi Ofer.

[austinwachukwu]

Hot damn the audio quality on this is so satisfying.

[ghost_ship_supreme]

I don't think books will ever die. There's something about actually holding it than looking at just the words that's more satisfying.

Besides, as an added bonus, books are easy on the eyes, so if your eyes are hurting from too much electronics, you can go read a book of your choice instead.

[Anonymous-vhkp]

I like how the person took the moon home in the bucket.

[Tychoxi]

The things you own end up owning you. -- Tyler Durden

[Catalistic]

I think, philosophically, that everything we own is part of our lives, which mean that losing it mean that we are losing part of ourselves.

[ojsimp]

I'm attached to my money but I don't think the feeling is mutual

[kanzenchowa]

1:15.
I'm not disagreeing. But just thought that strange. I would personally put more value in the mug than a bar of chocolate.
My reason is that the mug would have more perceived "permanence" where as the chocolate is only temporary and common.
A mug, no matter how bland and boring it may be is something you can keep. A chocolate, you will have to consume or throw away eventually at a sooner rate than a mug. So to me, it would have been better to get the mug than a chocolate.

[eugen]

i love physical books, it's so much more satisfying to slowly read through a thick book and then add it to my library

[courtney.]

I have had a blanket since I was a baby. I'm 15 now and I still have it and sleep with it.

[johnnychang]

The closing scene of the girl taking away the bucket of water thinking it contains the Moon may be a reference to an ancient Asian fable, at least it's what my memory recalls.

[Srim]

"The root of suffering is attachment." - Buddha

[Ebolson]

Very insightful, I myself have a slight hording problem and have always wondered why i get so attached to things that I've had for a few minutes or why I hate to get rid of things that I haven't touched in years.

[BeaverChainsaw]

Whenever I think of a future of books that are just digital screens, I get the shivers

[mariolinton]

This is the best youtube channel ever!! I love it!!

[ralves]

There is nothing like reading a real book, touch it, smell it. No technology will rob me of this pleasure! :D

[anonymousmonkey]

if my name is alex, wouldn't that mean the things in both basket belong to me? :)

[heididamayo]

That's why this whole Marie Kondo craze has been so helpful for me. I imbue my belongings with such importance, it's hard to throw anything away. At least being able to thank it for its time with me makes it easier.

[g_malaaycora]

Can relate😅
Whenever I was going to clean stuff I always have a second thought because I believe that it contains memories💓

[FingerThatO]

i was born with siblings where we had to share everything, and we had to move apartments often, while an ex of mine was single child and lived in the same home her entire life. I dont want to say she was materialistic but she did take much value to objects, and was stingy with her money. It pissed me off a lot of the times, this video allowed me to understand why though.

[samadsyed]

Hmm, could this same affect happen in relationships? Maybe this is why a breakup is so hard for most people.