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How New Addictions Are Destroying Us

Then & Now: Philosophy, History & Politics

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The Power of Cues and Hooks in Postmodern Addictions

Exploring the role of cues and hooks in addiction, this chapter delves into the connection between dopamine release and reward expectations, highlighting how limbic capitalism exploits these mechanisms. It discusses the prediction of addiction based on factors like poverty, genetics, and accessibility, emphasizing the abundance of dopamine-triggering stimuli in our society.

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