affluenza, n. a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more…

An epidemic of stress, overwork, waste and indebtedness caused by the relentless desire for more material success and economic growth.

PBS has a diagnostic quiz. Take the Quizto find out if you suffer from this condition.

First published on June 29, 2010
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