David Courtwright

David Courtwright, storico e professore emerito, discute il concetto di 'capitalismo limbico', dove le aziende manipolano le emozioni per favorire il consumo compulsivo. Esplora come il marketing sfrutti meccanismi neurobiologici e i pericoli legati a dipendenze in aree come il cibo e il gioco d'azzardo. Courtwright mette in luce le gravi conseguenze sulla salute mentale e fisica, invitando a riflettere sulle nostre abitudini di consumo nella società moderna.

David Courtwright, an emeritus professor of history at the University of North Florida, dives into the evolution of addiction from traditional substances to modern digital vices. He discusses how society’s search for pleasure has shaped addiction throughout history. Courtwright examines the concept of 'limbic capitalism' and its role in addiction, including food engineering and gambling's transformation into a state revenue source. The conversation also touches on the societal impacts of digital addiction and the responsibilities of manufacturers and governments in this complex landscape.

Historian David Courtwright discusses the global commodification of vice and the rise of 'limbic capitalism'. He explores the addictive nature of substances like tobacco and alcohol during the food drug revolution. Courtwright also examines the dangers of capitalism's influence on neuroscience and public health and offers strategies to combat it. In his book, 'The Age of Addiction', he raises stimulating questions about consumption and free will.