The School of Greatness How Dopamine Drives Love, Creativity & Addiction w/Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD EP 1255
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Apr 18, 2022 
Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, a Psychiatry professor at George Washington University and co-author of "The Molecule of More," explains the dual nature of dopamine in our lives. He discusses how dopamine drives love, creativity, and even addiction, urging listeners to manage it for healthier relationships. The conversation touches on the importance of mindfulness, the transformative power of love on mental health, and how setting boundaries can enhance well-being. Lieberman emphasizes living in the moment over future fixation, drawing on personal stories and psychological insights.
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Dopamine's Role
- Dopamine motivates us to maximize future resources, making us strive for more.
- It's the driving force behind our desires, ambitions, and pursuit of a better future, but can also lead to dissatisfaction.
Entrepreneurs and Dopamine
- Daniel Lieberman views entrepreneurs as examples of healthy dopamine use.
- Their drive to build something new aligns with dopamine's focus on future resource maximization.
Peripersonal Space
- The peripersonal space is the area within arm's reach, representing things we control and interact with in the present.
- Dopamine shuts off when we interact with things in this space, as they are already owned and controlled.
