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9 The Invisible Scale That Controls Your Every Desire
We are the first generation to face the biological stress of overabundance, where even human connection has been transformed into a frictionless digital commodity. This constant stimulation is physically altering our neural circuitry, making it increasingly difficult to find satisfaction in the real world.Stanford psychiatrist Dr. Anna Lembke joins the show to discuss how neuro-adaptation causes the brain to reduce dopamine transmission when we are flooded with instant rewards. She explores the necessity of strategic abstinence and the power of "effort-based dopamine" to restore our capacity…
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