557. Beware of the Dopamine Cartel w/ Fritz Gilbert

Sep 5, 2024

Fritz Gilbert, known for his insights at the Retirement Manifesto, dives into the effects of dopamine culture on mental health and financial well-being. He discusses how the relentless pursuit of quick pleasure, fueled by social media, can lead to anxiety and depression. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mindful consumption and deeper connections over fleeting gratification. Fritz also shares strategies to combat the negative impacts of social media, advocating for meaningful interactions and focusing on genuine fulfillment rather than material success.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Dopamine Culture and Social Media's Impact

03:49 • 17min

Navigating the Dopamine Cartel and Social Media

20:29 • 4min

Finding Fulfillment Beyond Social Media

24:19 • 16min

Navigating the Effects of Social Media on Happiness and Financial Behavior

40:45 • 4min

Dopamine, Happiness, and Financial Independence

44:20 • 7min

Today we discuss, with Fritz from the Retirement Manifesto, what has been called the dopamine cartel. This episode explores how our quick dopamine hit culture may bee leading to depression and anxiety both in our finances as well as everything else. Maybe more and faster is not necessarily better.

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