Dhru Purohit Show

The Scarcity Brain Loop and How Our Brains Are Being Hijacked By the Environment with Michael Easter

Nov 2, 2023
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Michael Easter
Michael Easter, a professor and journalist, joins Dhru Purohit to discuss the scarcity brain loop and how our brains are being hijacked by the environment. They explore the exploitation of our brains by technology and social media, the addictive nature of slot machines, the traditional process of preparing rice and its health benefits, and the concept of addiction beyond substance abuse. They also delve into breaking the scarcity loop and understanding the vulnerability of the brain for behavior change.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploitation of Our Brain by the Environment
02:26 • 8min
3
The Scarcity Brain Loop and How Our Brains Are Being Hijacked By the Environment
10:26 • 6min
4
The Traditional Process of Preparing Rice and its Health Benefits
16:07 • 12min
5
The Addictive Nature of Slot Machines and the Ruining of the Winning Experience
28:33 • 3min
6
Understanding Addiction and the Scarcity Loop
31:36 • 19min
7
Breaking the Scarcity Loop
50:55 • 17min
8
Understanding the Vulnerability of the Brain and the Potential for Behavior Change
01:07:34 • 4min