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Mentioned in 5 episodes
Buzz!
Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers, Daredevils, and Adrenaline Junkies
Book • 2019
Buzz describes the world of high sensation-seeking personalities, explaining their compulsion for intense experiences through accessible neuroscience and real-life anecdotes.
The book addresses the role of this personality trait in culture, the distinction between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking, and how it influences various aspects of their lives, including relationships, work, and leisure activities.
It also challenges common myths about thrill-seekers, emphasizing that they do not have a death wish but rather a need for an adrenaline rush to enhance their lives.
The book addresses the role of this personality trait in culture, the distinction between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking, and how it influences various aspects of their lives, including relationships, work, and leisure activities.
It also challenges common myths about thrill-seekers, emphasizing that they do not have a death wish but rather a need for an adrenaline rush to enhance their lives.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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as the author of the book, which explores the psychology of thrill-seeking.


Brett McKay

58 snips
Are You a Thrill Seeker or a Chill Seeker?
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, who notes that it contains 

's sensation seeking survey.


Emily Kwong


Ken Carter

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On July 4th, Are You A Thrill- Or Chill-Seeker?
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as a book written by 

about the minds of thrill-seekers.


Mike Carruthers


Ken Carter

13 snips
Can You Be Bored to Death? & Why Thrill Seekers Seek Thrills
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as the author of a book about the history of sex toys.


Kate Lister

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Did Ancient People Have Sex Toys?
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as the author of "Buzz", a book about sex toys.


Willa Paskin

Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label Use
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as the author of "Buzz", a book about sex toys.


Willa Paskin

Decoder Ring | Off-the-Wall Stories of Off-Label Use
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at the end of the podcast as the author of a book about thrill-seekers.


Emily Kwong

When A Listener Calls...
Mentioned by 

as an expert on thrill-seeking and intense experiences.


Maddie Safai

Why A Good Scare Is Sometimes The Right Call
Mentioned by Kenneth Carter as a book exploring the minds of thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies.

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