Science has learned recently that contempt and indignation are addictive mental states. I mean physically and chemically addictive. Literally! People who are… — David Brin Copy Share Image
“Lots of work has examined the genes involved, most broadly showing that variants that produce lowered dopamine signaling (less dopamine in the… — Robert M. Sapolsky Copy Share Image
“Breaking through the fear barrier is a big deal. The dopamine hit that comes with completing a previously insurmountable goal or getting… — Simon Marshall Copy Share Image
Each of our cells is a living entity, and the main thing that influences them is our blood. If I open my… — Bruce H. Lipton Copy Share Image
“Adding variability increased the frequency of the pigeons completing the intended action. Skinner’s pigeons tell us a great deal about what helps… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
The exaggerated dopamine sensitivity of the introvert leads one to believe that when in public, introverts, regardless of its validity, often feel… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“Setting Goals to Increase Dopamine. People are often at their best when working toward a long-term, meaningful goal that they believe is… — Alex Korb Copy Share Image
“This is central to understanding the nature of motivation, as well as its failures (e.g., during depression, where there is inhibition of… — Robert M. Sapolsky Copy Share Image
“Dopamine enhances the ability of neurons to transmit signals between one another. How? By acting as an agonist (as opposed to antagonist),… — Michael Shermer Copy Share Image
“The connection between dopamine and belief was established by experiments conducted by Peter Brugger and his colleague Christine Mohr at the University… — Michael Shermer Copy Share Image
