“We found that when you threaten people’s access to everyday things, they grab more for themselves and are less likely to give to others,” Goldsmith said. More makes us feel safe. As if we were doing something to solve this perceived problem of scarcity. And if we can’t immediately slake our thirst for more, the thought of what we’re lacking consumes us. The American Psychological Association explained, “Our minds are less efficient when they feel they lack something—whether it is money, time, calories, or even companionship.”
