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Why each glass of water feels less satisfying

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Welcome to marginal utility, where abundance breeds absolute apathy. No matter how much you love something, each additional unit brings drastically less satisfaction, meaning that eventual tenth glass of water offers absolutely zero extra benefit to your existence.

Why each glass of water feels less satisfying
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