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Got to get that new phone? You may have neophilia |
axxxr
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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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BobaFett
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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? 
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axxxr
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On 2006-07-16 17:58:16, BobaFett wrote:
ps: are we all infected here?
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I think its reached an apademic level on esato! 
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xan K
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 We're all sick! But, we enjoy being sick!!!
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sailaab
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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)
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mcrosser
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poor me, I have that sickness, but no money to satisfy that need 
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max_wedge
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oh yeah, I'm a neophiliac alright!!
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On 2006-07-16 17:58:16, BobaFett wrote:
i buy a new fone just to "replace" missing things in my life
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@boba - Kinda strange pal  I thought only babes can replace 'missing' things in our lives 
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max_wedge
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hehe @boba fett, well said buddy
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jordanpayne
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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. |
shaliron
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I don't have it
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ghostfreak
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Must.Buy.New.Sony.Ericsson.Phone
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jasond
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Epidemic?
I'm sure this is somehow a good thing. Surely. Surely surely.
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QuickShare
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luckily doesnt get that kind of sickness or else i wont be able to survive till today |
Lembo
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As long as it's newer than my mates I'm happy 
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Posted: 2006-07-16 17:54
