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0:00 Are You High Value? 1:04 What Is Value? 4:05 A Big Problem 6:40 Novelty & Survival 9:18 Perception Of Value 11:21 Dopamine Dealers 13:41 Value Requires Development 17:25 Problems Stem From A Lack Of Understanding 18:00 A Word Of Advice