Affluenza

Affluenza is a term that combines "affluence" (wealth) and "influenza" (a virus) to describe a social condition where excessive wealth and consumerism lead to negative psychological or social effects. It often refers to the inability to manage material wealth responsibly, resulting in behaviors like overindulgence, shallow values, or a sense of dissatisfaction regardless of financial success. In some cases, it highlights how societal pressure to accumulate wealth can impair judgment and moral decision-making, sometimes leading to legal or personal issues. Essentially, it's a critique of how excessive focus on material wealth can harm well-being and social integrity.