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390. The Prisoner's Dilemma, Tit-for-Tat and Game Theory | Robert Sapolsky

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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The Science of Anticipation and Reward

This chapter examines the impact of dopamine on motivation and the human anticipation of future rewards. It explores the dynamics of predictability and novelty in goal-directed behavior and their implications on learning, addiction, and social interactions. Through discussions of mythology and psychological triggers, it reveals how our expectations shape our actions and sense of agency.

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