You Can’t Always Want What You Like
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Understanding Reward Processing in the Brain
This chapter delves into the design flaws of our brains in the pursuit of different reward types, highlighting the contrast between effortless sensory pleasures and more fulfilling but effortful rewards. The speaker also teases upcoming research aimed at fostering a craving for these deeper rewards to encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
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