Chapter
The Science of Hair Pleasure and Pain
2:04:09 - 2:12:53 (08:44)
The way in which neurons innervate our hair sends information to the brain which can evoke a sense of pleasure or discomfort. While some people may enjoy having their hair styled against its natural direction, cats, for example, do not appreciate having their fur stroked in the opposite direction.
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This podcast explains how the gain of the dopamine system can be adjusted to experience dopamine and serotonin when receiving a reward.
2:04:09 - 2:07:47 (03:37)
Summary
This podcast explains how the gain of the dopamine system can be adjusted to experience dopamine and serotonin when receiving a reward. However, people should be wary of immediately spending their monetary rewards if they want to maintain their ability to exert effort in the future.
ChapterThe Science of Hair Pleasure and Pain
EpisodeHow to Control Your Sense of Pain & Pleasure
PodcastHuberman Lab
Hair stroking that follows the direction of the hair is generally pleasurable because it activates brain centers that evoke pleasure.
2:07:47 - 2:12:53 (05:06)
Summary
Hair stroking that follows the direction of the hair is generally pleasurable because it activates brain centers that evoke pleasure. However, cats do not like having their hair stroked against the direction of growth and heightened states of arousal make people more sensitive to touch.