Saposki says that the unexpected reward is what drives our behaviour. That if you maximize the uncertainty of the next event, whether a girl friend will say or whether you'll get the seven seven seven,. Dopemine is at its maximum when the uncertainty is at 50%. And we're doing the same thing with dopemine. So it's almost likelik, i need my coffee in the morning to wake me up. We are so sucked into the dopamine vortex right now. If we could have a better, a balanced nero transmitter portfolio with oxitos and seratonan and others, we would have a better cultural chance.
On this episode, we meet with Executive Director of the Flow Genome Project, Jamie Wheal. Jamie discusses the evolutionary importance of music as a coping mechanism, how the United States’ university system fails to prepare students for the crises of the coming decades, and how to find hope in this time of tumult.
About Jamie Wheal:
Jamie Wheal is the Executive Director of Flow Genome Project. His work ranges from Fortune 500 companies, leading business schools, Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), to Red Bull and its stable of world-class athletes. He combines a background in expeditionary leadership, wilderness medicine and surf rescue, with over a decade advising high-growth companies on strategy, execution and leadership. He is a sought-after speaker, presenting to diverse and high-performing communities such as YPO, Summit Series, MaiTai Global, TEDx, and the Advertising Research Foundation.
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