"The Molecule of More" by Daniel Lieberman - Book Review
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Dopamine Shutdown - The Hedonistic Paradox
Dopamine is not meant to be an enduring reservoir of joy by shaping the brain to make surprising events predictable. Dopamine maximizes resources as it is supposed to do but suppresses its own activity when expected rewards don't materialize. The hedonistic paradox states that people who see happiness for themselves will not find it. But people who help others will. Altruism has been associated with greater well-being, health and longevity.
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