How might the emotional impact of luxury compare to the thrill of discovering a breakthrough in epidemiology?

Comparing the Thrill of Discovery to the Allure of Luxury

I work in grant writing and have a passion for orchestration, so I’m fascinated by how different experiences can move us. I’m curious: for those who’ve experienced both, how does the emotional high from a major scientific breakthrough, like in epidemiology, stack up against the feeling of indulging in something truly luxurious? Are they even in the same emotional category?