For many people, as soon as they have money they want to spend it, and to acquire even more. People really waste their money on things that don't matter (e.g. f

For many people, as soon as they have money they want to spend it, and to acquire even more. People really waste their money on things that don't matter (e.g. fancy car that is no more reliable or comfortable than a moderately priced one second hand) rather than setting themselves up with a home and all the tools and opportunities they need to pursue their hobbies. Perhaps the problem is that people don't have hobbies. Maslow's Hierarchy culminates in self-actualisation. People become desperate when they get to this point thinking money can satisfy all their needs. I know someone who lives on social security and is building soft X-ray generators in his shed (he has shown me). He made it out of rather crude parts (e.g. Vegemite jar). Built his own vacuum pump. He has the respect of countless colleagues, a kind nature and exceptional talent. Today's culture of consumerism in the West has really been ingrained in to some people.