Exploring the evolutionary roots of human reactions to near misses and how industries like gambling and tech leverage these instincts. Insights into the addictive nature of gambling, the brain pathways involved in risky behavior, and an experiment with pigeons showcasing gambling-like tendencies for food rewards.
Michael Easter is a health and fitness writer, professor, and author of several books. His latest is "Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset & Rewire your Mindset to Thrive with Enough."https://eastermichael.com
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