Low-Value High-Dopamine Activities
Source: Low Value High Dopamine Activities
super important to become more aware of what’s grabbing my attention and running my life this way.
The more I am aware of the mechanism, the more I can stay clear of them.
The problem is: They’re all INCREDIBLY exciting by nature. That’s what they do. They EXCITE. They’re the epitome of excitement. These things are DESIGNED to trigger Dopamine release.
They’re basically an insanely addictive, perfectly-designed Variable-Reward Slot-Machine Mechanism:
Scrolling through Youtube Scrolling through Internet P__n Sugar – Instant high Coffee – Delayed high
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