Chapter

Life's Hard: Understanding Addiction and Finding Friction
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09:42 - 19:50 (10:07)

The world is hard, and we're all making it up, which can make people susceptible to addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer discusses the range of things people can become addicted to, and how some individuals need more friction in their lives to stay grounded.

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The human brain can enter fight or flight scenarios in various social situations, including at work or during intimate interactions, that may hinder communication and collaboration.
09:42 - 12:54 (03:11)
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Social Interactions
Summary

The human brain can enter fight or flight scenarios in various social situations, including at work or during intimate interactions, that may hinder communication and collaboration.

Chapter
Life's Hard: Understanding Addiction and Finding Friction
Episode
Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The episode explores the concept of addiction and the super normal experience that people seek to achieve.
12:54 - 17:00 (04:06)
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Psychology
Summary

The episode explores the concept of addiction and the super normal experience that people seek to achieve. The conversation also delves into the concept of balance and why it may be an aversive term for people struggling with addiction.

Chapter
Life's Hard: Understanding Addiction and Finding Friction
Episode
Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
Podcast
Huberman Lab
Thomas Page McBee, author and journalist, discusses the notion that people may be unaware of how hard the world can be, why individuals sometimes need more friction in their lives, and how the income gap has gotten smaller when it comes to leisure time.
17:00 - 19:50 (02:49)
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Society
Summary

Thomas Page McBee, author and journalist, discusses the notion that people may be unaware of how hard the world can be, why individuals sometimes need more friction in their lives, and how the income gap has gotten smaller when it comes to leisure time.

Chapter
Life's Hard: Understanding Addiction and Finding Friction
Episode
Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding & Treating Addiction
Podcast
Huberman Lab