I think more money means more happiness. First, money is essential for fulfilling basic requirements like food and health. When you have more money, you can afford high - quality food and don't need to worry about what to eat. Adequate money ensures that we have a warm home and proper medical care.

　　Second, a higher income allows individuals to have a broader experience of the world. People with different incomes in different countries can experience more of the world.

　　Third, it can reduce stress. Financial stress is always a major source of unhappiness.

　　For me, I believe that more money means less happiness. Firstly, having more money than what we need for basic life may lead to less happiness. It means we feel less happy and less satisfied with our lives. Many studies, such as a study in 2010 in the US involving one thousand people with different incomes, showed that in the US, many people who have a lot of money are not made happier by it.

　　And when people are too busy making more money, they often miss out on precious time, good relationships, and even their health. High - income workers usually have long working hours, and long working hours can make people feel exhausted.

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　　Relationship becomes bad because they don't have the ability to solve relationships with others. But sometimes, when people have a lot of money, they spend a lot of time on work and can't spend more time with their family and children. Then the relationship between them and their family and children will become worse. I think if they don't have enough money, they have to try their best to earn more, so they also have less time to accompany their family.

　　Also, if we have a lot of money, sometimes, they will have a problem on how to get along with their parents. That is not true because the people who have a lot of money means that they spend a lot of time working. Because they work long hours, the relationship will become worse.

　　And you know, money ensures that we can have a workplace and deal with matters. We can have a workplace and at least provide physical comfort and mental peace. For example, the gangster in Hong Kong used very expensive drugs to keep him alive until he was over 90 years old.

　　Yes, but a study of over one thousand countries showed that after a certain income level, more money does not lead to more happiness. We want to say that when people's income is at the basic level, they need to think about more things, and these things may cause some stress.

　　More money will allow people to have more pressure on what they do. If they think too much, especially making me not want to think more, they can't get happiness.

　　Some more money can buy new things, but not good relationships. People with high - paying jobs are often so busy working that they don't spend enough time with their families. A study shows that more than 16 percent of the people feel far from their loved ones. Real happiness comes from being close to family and friends, not from having a lot of money. So, more money can lead to less happiness.

　　We view money as the foundation for basic needs and an additional resource. We need it for food, a house, and good medical care. Other countries aim to convey messages to the people and make efforts to improve our well - being.

　　I'd like to ask about your view supporting “more money, more happiness”. Firstly, you mentioned basic needs, such as having enough food, a house, and good medical care. Secondly, you said that with more money, people can experience more, travel, see different cultures, and be exposed to different views. Thirdly, you mentioned that it can reduce stress, as people don't have to spend more time dealing with economic pressure, like those with debts.

　　I noticed that your second point is similar to Serena's view. She also thought that more money can enable us to learn more skills, have more choices, travel, and obtain better education. She also said that the current education system fails to meet everyone's individual needs.

　　In total, there are four points, though I can't cover them all. My view mainly consists of two points. One is that when your money meets your basic needs and there is some surplus, this extra money may make people more anxious. The other is that if you have more money, you may work longer hours, which means less time to accompany your family, resulting in less happiness.

　　Do you have any other points besides these two? 　　No, I don't. I think these two points can be covered in about a minute. I've also prepared two examples. One is about a very wealthy person in Hong Kong. I once read that his father spent a huge amount of money on medicine to keep him alive until his forties. The second example is China's reform and opening - up policy, which focuses on economic construction. The reason for this is to improve people's well - being.

　　I've also prepared some research findings. One is from a social indicator study that surveyed thousands of people with different incomes. It found that when the income exceeded $75,000, more money didn't make them happier. Another is a World Values Survey of more than 100 countries, which showed that after reaching a certain level, more money couldn't bring more happiness. A report from the OECD indicated that in some wealthy countries, high - income people work 45 hours or more per week, leaving them with less time to accompany their families, which makes them more depressed and exhausted.

　　You seem to be talking about very high - income situations. Isn't that what we're discussing?

　　I've also prepared three questions to refute your view. First, if “more money, more happiness” holds true, why do many wealthy celebrities suffer from psychological problems or face various family issues? Second, high - income people work long hours and have no time to develop hobbies. If we follow the ideas of Habermas, they lose the joy from hobbies and travel. Third, if money is the key to happiness, why do many studies show that once the basic requirements are met, a small increase in money doesn't bring a corresponding increase in happiness?

　　When it comes to the free debate, I'm worried. I feel that I won't be able to refute your points. I'll be too busy explaining my own part. I remember that I couldn't think clearly during the free debate. I was so confused that I couldn't even organize my language properly. It felt like I had prepared a lot but couldn't express it.

　　Yes, I had the same feeling. So, should we practice more or just have the debate tonight? It depends on you.