This Is Your Brain On iPhone — With Dr. Anna Lembke
Big Technology Podcast
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The Pleasure-Pain Paradox
This chapter explores the intricate relationship between pleasure and pain in the brain, demonstrating how dopamine-driven experiences can lead to compensatory pain responses. It emphasizes how modern technology and addictive behaviors distort this balance, contributing to mental health issues and dissatisfaction in today’s society. Through examining the impact of lifestyle choices, the chapter reveals how a disconnect between our evolutionary brain and contemporary conveniences can exacerbate feelings of unhappiness.
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