Dopamine is a brain chemical that makes us want things we don't have but need. It's the source of creativity and further along the spectrum madness, says author David Frum. Dopamine gives us motivation to go out and get it, as well as mental energy that makes us feel excitement in the here and now. The purpose of dopamine is to maximize resources for helping us maximize our future.
Daniel Lieberman wants to shed light on the fascinating hormone that drives every one of us to pursue the future that we desire. Find out how this single neurotransmitter in the brain ultimately drives many of our decisions, emotions and behaviors as we unknowingly pursue the molecule of more.
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