James Hamblin Buy Experiences Not Things Analysis

In James Hamblin's article "Buy Experiences, Not Things" on The Atlantic, it is said that "47% of the times, the mind is wandering", the later on it is stated that "a wandering mind is an unhappy mind". Hamblin mentioned that "even a bad experience becomes a good story." Everyone's opinions are different, but in Hamblin's mind, he feels as though a good memory of an experience would lead to long term happiness rather than something you purchase, such as a fancy new watch or the coolest shoes that everyone is raving or blogging about. The authors explains that the key to happiness in general is experiential purchases rather than materialistic purchases. In this specific article on happiness, the author utilizes logos, pathos and comparison to make what is being said more effective and to make it clear what the secret to long term happiness is.
To begin, the author uses logos to install a sense of creditability to his words by giving examples of other
The author's main point is that experiences are more pleasant and enjoyable than buying something, and gives an example of waiting in line for concert tickets. Since the people waiting in line are anticipating a good experience, they had a good time just buying the tickets! The author tries to use examples that the every day average person could relate to. "Experiential purchases are actually better conversation starters than material purchases", says Hamblin in his article. "You will never guess what I did this weekend. I went on a spontaneous trip to Disneyland", is 100x more interesting than if that person were to say something along the lines of "I bought a new couch for my living room". Hamblin's article causes the reader to sit and think about whether they should spend $50 on a few new articles of clothing, or tickets to the state fair with a few of your close