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Break Your Bad Habits by Escaping the Scarcity Loop

The Art of Manliness

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The Role of Understimulation in the Scarcity Loop

Research by Thomas Zental shows that understimulation can lead to poor decision-making, as seen in pigeons turned into degenerate gamblers. When the pigeons were placed in a more stimulating environment, they made better choices. This research suggests that humans may not be so different from animals, as the brain's architecture remains constant. It aligns with the optimal stimulation model in psychology.

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