No Stupid Questions 101. Are You Really "Addicted" to Diet Coke?
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May 29, 2022 What differentiates a habit from a true addiction? The discussion kicks off with a light-hearted take on Diet Coke, leading to deeper questions about our daily preferences. The speakers explore how addiction manifests across various behaviors, highlighting the elusive nature of self-control. They reflect on psychological patterns and the paradox of desiring what we no longer find appealing. Listeners are encouraged to reconsider their own relationships with habits and the societal impacts of addiction.
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Angela's Diet Coke
- Stephen Dubner observes Angela Duckworth drinking Diet Coke during a recording break.
- Duckworth exclaims it's "wonderful" and admits she thinks she's addicted.
Defining Addiction
- The core question revolves around the definition of addiction.
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) offers a starting point.
DSM-5 Reevaluation
- The DSM's classifications are being reevaluated, as many labelled disorders are differences in degree, not kind.
- Most psychopathologies exist on a spectrum, blurring the lines between normal psychology and pathology.
