Belief in a lottery curse is comforting, but winning lots of money does make you happy | Martha Gill
Briefly

Rags-to-riches stories often cast shadows; they depict lottery winners who initially celebrate their luck but quickly spiral into tragic downfalls—encompassing addiction, loss, and loneliness.
The narrative surrounding lottery winners evokes a psychological safety for the non-rich, suggesting that wealth brings inevitable problems, reinforcing their belief that they are better off without it.
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