

The Difference Between Pleasure & Happiness with Dr. Robert Lustig
10 snips Sep 19, 2019
Dr. Robert Lustig, author of 'The Hacking of the American Mind,' joins Dr. Amen to discuss the differences between pleasure and happiness. They explore how pleasure is short-lived and achieved alone, while happiness is long-lived and achieved in social groups. They also delve into topics such as the impact of SSRI medication on frontal lobes, the underlying causes of depression, the effects of sugar and obesity on the brain's reward center and taste buds, and the unhealthy influence of corporate food on our bodies and brains.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Difference Between Pleasure and Happiness
02:46 • 5min
Exploring SSRI Medication, Depression, and the Impact of Fame
07:32 • 2min
The Impact of Sugar and Obesity on the Brain's Reward Center and Taste Buds
09:05 • 2min
Processed Food Ingredients, Dr. Robert Lustig, and a Giveaway
11:31 • 2min