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#091 Andrew Huberman, PhD: How to Improve Motivation & Focus By Leveraging Dopamine
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Dopamine Drives Movement and Motivation
Dopamine plays a crucial role in modulating retinal neuron activity, allowing the eye to interpret visual information under varying light conditions. In the brain, particularly in the ventral tegmentum and substantia nigra, dopamine is essential for initiating smooth movements, with degeneration of these neurons resulting in movement disorders like Parkinson's disease. Treatments for Parkinson's often focus on replacing these lost dopamine neurons. Additionally, dopamine is intricately linked to the brain's reward system, influencing motivational states related to both gaining rewards and avoiding punishments, rather than simply providing a pleasurable 'hit.'
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