>>76594
That's because human instinct was adapted to survive, not thrive. Before the days of the industrial revolution and free market capitalism humans were forced to ration everything and live within their means to survive long-term, stocking up on basic essentials was how you survived long winters or periodic famines. The Great Depression reinforced that way of thinking over the years again. Our brains are literally wired to salvage, stock up on goods, ration basic essentials, prepare for harsh winters, etc. Think of this as a good thing honestly, you still have the ability to survive in the real world. People who no longer have that instinct will die in real world crisis.