I was really struck by that idea you just mentioned of currencies, how all these social platforms have these different currencies. So money is one, but now we've got all these other currencies that we are shooting for. I found that part to be really interesting because I hadn't thought of it in quite that way. Dopamine is why we keep coming back for more, and the brain networks is what I would reiterate there. The thing to internalize is that the networks that support our craving more are anti-correlated with those that make us present in calm.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode