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Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat

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The Power of Anticipation and Dopamine

This chapter explores how the anticipation of rewards triggers dopamine release in the brain, driving motivation and pleasure-seeking behaviors. It discusses the comparison between human and chimpanzee anticipation capabilities, highlighting the continuous pursuit of rewards leading to a perpetual craving for more.

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