Chapter
Understanding Reward Prediction Error and Cravings
23:03 - 30:35 (07:31)
The concept of reward prediction error and how it relates to the peak in dopamine when experiencing a craving is discussed. The drop in dopamine below baseline leads to an increase in motivation to pursue the desired object or experience.
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The level of dopamine rises when craving for something, but drops below baseline after consuming it, contributing to the desire to pursue it again.
23:03 - 28:43 (05:39)
Dopamine
Summary
The level of dopamine rises when craving for something, but drops below baseline after consuming it, contributing to the desire to pursue it again. The drop in dopamine triggers motivation to bring that level back up, which explains why desire for things increases dopamine.
ChapterUnderstanding Reward Prediction Error and Cravings
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28:43 - 30:35 (01:52)
Athletic Greens
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