Most people would sacrifice some life satisfaction in exchange for a more equal society

Phys.org reports that a recent survey found most respondents would give up a degree of personal life satisfaction if it meant living in a more equal society. The study presented participants with a choice between an egalitarian community where everyone merely gets by and a stratified one where most thrive while a minority lags behind. Researchers note that the willingness to trade happiness for fairness underscores how people prioritize collective outcomes over individual well‑being.

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