Posted by axxxr
Do you need to have the latest phone, the most up-to-date gadget? Well you may have a compulsive shopping disorder called, neophilia, an overwhelming need for the new and novel.
scientists have found a genetic basis for the affliction.They say people with a specific form of a cellular enzyme, known as monoamine oxidase A, are more in need of stimulation from new things.
In a paper published in the scientific journal from Japan's Yamagata University School of Medicine say the enzyme is "significantly associated with higher scores of novelty-seeking".Essentially that means people with the genetic predisposition to replace an existing gadget with the updated version simply cannot help themselves".
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Posted by BobaFett
its really interesting. have to admit, sometimes i buy a new fone just to "replace" missing things in my life, but sometimes only cos of fun or interest of course.
ps: are we all infected here?
Posted by axxxr
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I think its reached an apademic level on esato!
Posted by xan K
We're all sick! But, we enjoy being sick!!!
Posted by sailaab
I'm a near neophiliac :P .. and at most times the only (temp'r'ry) cure is contents (or rather lack of the same) of my wallet !! A lighter wallet/ pocket is a known remedy for us Sickoz :P (* Conditions Apply.. dont they always- Beg, Borrow, Steal not covered)
Posted by mcrosser
poor me, I have that sickness, but no money to satisfy that need
Posted by max_wedge
oh yeah, I'm a neophiliac alright!!
Posted by *Jojo*
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@boba - Kinda strange pal
I thought only babes can replace 'missing' things in our lives 
Posted by max_wedge
hehe @boba fett, well said buddy
Posted by jordanpayne
OMG, I've totally got this condition. I don't how it could be genetic tho, my mum and dad are both tight asses - never buy anything new!
I think I've bought and owned upwards of ten phones in the last 5 years, and most of the time, it's not really been a necessary buy.
Posted by shaliron
I don't have it
Posted by ghostfreak
Must.Buy.New.Sony.Ericsson.Phone
Posted by jasond
Epidemic?
I'm sure this is somehow a good thing. Surely. Surely surely.
Posted by QuickShare
luckily doesnt get that kind of sickness
or else i wont be able to survive till today
Posted by Lembo
As long as it's newer than my mates I'm happy
Posted by max_wedge
It's not that for me (although I admit to vasilating between being proud of what I can make my old K750 do and feeling like the poor kid on the block because I don't have the same phone as you guys
), but listening to all you peeps with K800 reporting here at ESATO is making me salivate... I can't wait to try the PAN BT networking, 3.2MP camera, blogging, watching videos on that screen, browsing internet on that screen.....etc etc
Posted by aremaboy
Hmm..