Chapter
Exploring the Science of Addiction
1:09:27 - 1:15:01 (05:33)
The podcast host shares how he came to understand why some people seek intense experiences and how dopamine impacts our perception.
Clips
The pursuit of knowledge, success and intense experiences seems to be driven by the same mechanism, whether it's in academia, Silicon Valley or seeking a year-long Burning Man.
1:09:27 - 1:10:46 (01:19)
Neuroscience
Summary
The pursuit of knowledge, success and intense experiences seems to be driven by the same mechanism, whether it's in academia, Silicon Valley or seeking a year-long Burning Man.
ChapterExploring the Science of Addiction
EpisodeDr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker reflects on how dopamine, a neurotransmitter connected to pleasure and reward, affects addiction and our work decisions.
1:10:46 - 1:12:31 (01:44)
Dopamine
Summary
The speaker reflects on how dopamine, a neurotransmitter connected to pleasure and reward, affects addiction and our work decisions.
ChapterExploring the Science of Addiction
EpisodeDr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
PodcastHuberman Lab
The episode discusses addiction beyond substance abuse and how it can manifest in different forms that people might not expect.
1:12:31 - 1:15:01 (02:29)
Addiction
Summary
The episode discusses addiction beyond substance abuse and how it can manifest in different forms that people might not expect.