The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens Jamie Wheal: “Neuro-anthropology and Culture Architecture”
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Apr 6, 2022 
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Biology Underpins Culture and Politics
- Culture shapes politics but biology shapes both culture and politics.
- Much of human behavior is governed by predictable primate instincts and neurotransmitters.
Neurochemistry and Social Stress
- Dopamine drives motivation but in excess causes apophenia and dissatisfaction.
- Serotonin deficiency can increase impulsivity and social stress reactions, creating harmful feedback loops.
Dopamine Dysregulation in Modern Life
- Modern digital and social environments hyper-optimize brain reward circuits, causing dopamine imbalances.
- This leads to cravings and flatlined dopamine, requiring abstinence to reset natural sensitivity.