The Koe Cast Why Cheap Dopamine Prevents You From Becoming High Value
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Nov 20, 2022 In a world flooded with cheap dopamine, distractions can hold you back from becoming high value. The discussion highlights how societal conditioning shapes our perception of value, urging a shift from superficial engagement to meaningful connections. It emphasizes the importance of self-development and pursuing deeper personal growth over fleeting validation from social media. Listeners are encouraged to embrace long-form content for real insights and invest in skills that foster genuine value.
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Dopamine's Role in Value
- Value perception is heavily influenced by dopamine, a neurotransmitter.
- Dopamine drives us to seek things beyond our reach, both physical and abstract, like knowledge or love.
Societal Conditioning and Value
- Societal conditioning shapes our perception of value, influenced by repeated exposure.
- This conditioning can lead to valuing superficial things like expensive items over practical necessities.
Dopamine and Desire
- Dopamine response is stronger for things further away and weakens upon possession.
- Sustainable appreciation comes from "down" chemicals like oxytocin and serotonin, focusing on the present.
