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Break Your Bad Habits by Escaping the Scarcity Loop

The Art of Manliness

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The Quest for Stimulation: From Boredom to Addiction

This chapter explores how under-stimulation in modern environments drives individuals towards destructive behaviors like gambling and compulsive spending, framed within the 'optimal stimulation model.' It contrasts intense experiences from war veterans with the overstimulation of contemporary life and examines the impact of digital media on attention and addiction. By scrutinizing societal perceptions of addiction, the chapter argues that while substance misuse often relates to trauma, many individuals are capable of overcoming addiction over time.

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