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Why spending cash can feel physically painful

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Parting with your hard-earned money physically hurts. Neurological studies using brain scans have revealed that handing over physical cash activates the insula, the exact same region of the brain associated with experiencing literal physical pain or disgust. Your biological wiring views a simple transaction as a genuine bodily injury.

Why spending cash can feel physically painful
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