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#496 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Science Of Peak Performance

Modern Wisdom

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The Dopamine Balancing Act

This chapter delves into dopamine's critical role in shaping motivation, expectations, and behavior, particularly concerning reward prediction errors. It highlights the dangers of over-rewarding and excessive dopamine exposure, leading to addiction and diminished intrinsic motivation. The discussion promotes the idea of moderation, encouraging breaks from high-stimulation activities to restore balance and improve well-being.

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