Psycholocial need for... stuff

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I know its random, but its a question I've been struggling with for a while:
what is the evolutionary psychological basis for the want of positions?
in english: why do we want stuff so bad. what makes us want STUFF!
no other creature really has "stuff" beyond mate and territory.
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
Because we can.
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
ahahaha, the simple answer

but no, seriously. its very stumpalicious, and I've had fun contemplating it. but its been all contemplated out for me.
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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
we are not the only mammals who gather worthless possessions i'm afraid. but what's the point in discussing this? so we can have another 3 pages of contradictions that lead to an oblivion of off topic posts?
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
no, I'm looking for an answer

and your right. sorry my bad, ex: birds and shiny objects.
but the essential question remains, and besides, we gather the most.
Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top
Chicks.

No seriously, "stuff" is an indication of status. i.e. we can afford it. The "evolutionary psychological basis" is that those who can gather more stuff must be better and are therefore more desirable as mates.



Or it could be that we are just the only ones capable of doing it. Think about it, what other creature can make "stuff." Squirrels gather nuts and stuff and stash those away, does that count? Dogs bury bones, does that count? No other creature has access to "stuff" so they can't stockpile it.
Reply #6 from Sins Forums Top
those who can gather more stuff must be better

but WHY?
thats quite obvious, but it doesnt make sense in an evolutionary definition.