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The Limits of Language in Describing Happiness and Brain States
14:14 - 23:16 (09:01)
Language is imprecise in describing our brain and body states, including happiness. Self-reported levels of happiness tend to be lower for individuals with lower baseline levels of dopamine and can be seen in drug addiction and conditions like Parkinson's disease where dopamine levels are severely depleted.
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14:14 - 17:51 (03:37)
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ChapterThe Limits of Language in Describing Happiness and Brain States
EpisodeScience-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness
PodcastHuberman Lab
Language is not a precise tool when it comes to describing our emotions and states of mind and body, and there is currently no ideal way to measure happiness beyond crude estimates.
17:51 - 20:28 (02:37)
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Language is not a precise tool when it comes to describing our emotions and states of mind and body, and there is currently no ideal way to measure happiness beyond crude estimates. Although we have neurotransmitters and neuromodulators, they also have limitations in fully understanding our emotional states.
ChapterThe Limits of Language in Describing Happiness and Brain States
EpisodeScience-Based Tools for Increasing Happiness
PodcastHuberman Lab
Low levels or high levels of dopamine in the brain are correlated with certain states of low or high happiness, respectively, according to research.
20:28 - 23:16 (02:47)
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Low levels or high levels of dopamine in the brain are correlated with certain states of low or high happiness, respectively, according to research. This correlation can be observed in extreme cases like Parkinson's disease, drug withdrawal, bipolar disorder, and more.