902: Michael Easter | Rewiring Your Scarcity Brain in a World of Excess
The Jordan Harbinger Show
The Psychology of Addiction and Behavior
This chapter explores the psychological parallels between compulsive shopping and drug addiction, focusing on the addictive thrill of anticipation. It challenges the perception of addiction as merely a brain disease, highlighting how external factors influence substance use, particularly in the context of soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. Additionally, the chapter discusses the dynamics of scarcity loops, the impact of status on behavior, and strategies for breaking harmful cycles through greater awareness and environmental modification.
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