 Weird ways at having money affects your brain. Stopping for pedestrians. One study found that the richer you are, the less likely you are to start for someone crossing the street. Why? Research shows having more wealth decreases empathy and increases entitlement. Reading the room. Turns out, wealthier people aren't very good at reading facial expressions because they need less from others to survive. Seeking out the extreme. Whether it's going to space or other places, the world's most elite sure share a passion for unique and exclusive adventures.