Whether money can bring happiness or not – this is undoubtedly still a hot topic of debate that many people have raised recently, and of course, it has sparked quite a few controversies. Some argue that having a lot of money is pointless and cite many billionaires who, despite their immense wealth, do not lead lives that are as fulfilling and happy as ordinary people. However, there is no shortage of opinions pointing out that while having a lot of money does not guarantee happiness, lacking money certainly cannot bring joy. With voices on both sides, no one concedes, and finally, a Japanese billionaire has found a remarkably simple way to prove which argument is valid.
Accordingly, this billionaire will select 1,000 lucky people and give them $9,000 each just to see if they truly feel happy receiving nearly 200 million VND for free. Of course, it’s not just luck, as those who want a chance to receive the money will have to follow the billionaire’s personal account and share this post. After receiving the money, they will also frequently participate in surveys to find out how this unexpected windfall impacts their lives. It’s simple and practical, as many can see with this method, but no one can be sure of its effectiveness.
The generous billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa, believes: “This is a serious social experiment“, and sees it as a way to test the theory of “Universal Basic Income” with the intention that each person will receive a fixed amount of money every month and see if it can make them happier. It sounds quite reasonable, doesn’t it?