dopamine reward
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barryseconomicsMar 29, 2026The Algorithmic Skinner Box: How Social Media Trains Users and Creators Through Variable Ratio Reinforcement and Dopamine
PsychologyVariable Ratio Reinforcement ScheduleSkinner BoxOperant ConditioningDopamine Reward System
hubermanlabMar 19, 2026Optimizing Goal Achievement: The Science of Vision, Motivation, and Overcoming Obstacles with Dr. Emily Balcetis
PsychologyNarrowed focus of attentionSpotlight visionGoal settingGoal retrieval- barryseconomicsFeb 15, 2026
The Neurological Trap of Monster Hunting: How Our Brains Obscure Systemic Failure in the Epstein Scandal
PsychologyDopamine reward systemDorsal striatumNucleus accumbensRetaliatory aggression 
drekbergOct 31, 2025The 30-Day Sugar Detox: A Daily Journey to Metabolic Health and Dopamine Rebalancing
HealthDopamine reward systemNeurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin)Sugar addictionFructose metabolism
DrTraceyMarksOct 15, 2025The Neuroscience of Impostor Syndrome: Understanding Brain Traps and Rewiring for Resilience
PsychologyImpostor phenomenonImpostor syndromeSelf-doubtResilience- hubermanlabAug 14, 2025
Controlling Your Dopamine for Optimal Motivation, Focus, and Satisfaction
NeuroscienceDopamineNeuromodulatorNeurotransmitterSynaptic release 
HealthyGamerGGApr 13, 2024The Paradox of Resisting Pornography Cravings: Why Fighting Addiction Can Make It Worse
PsychologyPornography addictionCraving resistance paradoxNeuroscience of addictionPhysiological withdrawal- hubermanlabFeb 29, 2024
AMA #16: Science-Based Strategies for Sleep, Vertigo, TBI Recovery, OCD, and Travel Wellness
HealthCircadian rhythmMorning sunlight exposureRed light therapyNon-sleep deep rest (NSDR) - hubermanlabNov 27, 2023
Unlocking Potential, Motivation, and Creativity: The Science of Performance with Adam Grant
PsychologyOrganizational PsychologyProcrastinationPrecrastinationIntrinsic Motivation - drekbergOct 20, 2023
The 10 Alarming Signs of Excessive Sugar Consumption and Its Systemic Health Impacts
HealthDull taste budsOpiate receptor stimulationDopamine reward systemAdvanced Glycation End products (AGEs) - HealthyGamerGGJun 30, 2023
The Paradox of Chasing Success: How Reflection Unlocks Lasting Contentment
Self-DevelopmentSuccess TreadmillHedonistic TreadmillSigma Grind SetMonk Mode - HealthyGamerGGMay 4, 2023
The Paradox of Discipline: Why We Struggle to Change When Our Brain Prefers Immediate Gratification
Self-DevelopmentDiscipline ParadoxCost-Benefit Analysis (Brain's)Immediate GratificationDelayed Gratification - HealthyGamerGGApr 16, 2023
Dr. K's Holistic Guide to Mental Health: Integrating Clinical and Non-Clinical Approaches
PsychologyClinical depressionNon-clinical depressionExistential depressionMaladaptive thought patterns - hubermanlabMar 24, 2023
Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts and Distinguishing True OCD
PsychologyIntrusive thoughtsObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsions - HealthyGamerGGAug 15, 2022
The REAL Effects of Internet Addiction: Distraction, Dopamine, and the Erosion of Real-World Patience
PsychologyInternet addictionTechnology addictionDistractibilityDopamine reward circuitry - HealthyGamerGGJul 14, 2022
Overcoming Anhedonia: Neurobiological Mechanisms of Emotional Numbness and Practical Steps to Recalibrate
PsychologyAnhedoniaEmotional NumbnessVentromedial Prefrontal Cortex (vmPFC)Nucleus Accumbens - DrTraceyMarksApr 13, 2022
Why People with ADHD Procrastinate: Brain-Based Mechanisms and Practical Strategies for Getting Started
PsychologyAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)ProcrastinationDopamine reward pathwayMesolimbic pathway - drekbergOct 15, 2021
Fasting for Survival: Unlocking Natural Health, Cellular Rejuvenation, and Disease Reversal
HealthTime-restricted fastingIntermittent fastingOptimal healthDopamine reward pathway - drekbergOct 8, 2021
The Profound Impact of Eliminating Sugar for 30 Days: Metabolic Health, Brain Function, and Addiction Reversal
HealthDisaccharidesPolysaccharides (Starch)GlucoseFructose - HealthyGamerGGSep 27, 2021
How Pervasive Digital Sexual Content and Parasocial Interactions Impact Intimacy and Mental Health
RelationshipsInundation of sexual stimuliEvolutionary brain architectureDopamine reward systemIndustry adaptation (predatory/non-predatory) - HealthyGamerGGJul 3, 2021
The Crucial Step Missed in Habit Change: Observing Negative Emotions Without Giving In
Self-DevelopmentNegative emotion toleranceAction blockageMental frictionDopamine reward system - HealthyGamerGGJun 12, 2021
How to Successfully Implement a Dopamine Detox for Enhanced Productivity and Enjoyment
Self-DevelopmentDopamine DetoxDopamine Reward CircuitsDopamine ToleranceReceptor Down-regulation 
DocSnipesDec 19, 2020Naturally Enhancing Neurotransmitter Balance for Optimal Behavioral Health
HealthNeurotransmitter balanceCofactors (B vitamins, calcium, iron, vitamin D)Circadian rhythmsInsulin sensitivity- HealthyGamerGGApr 1, 2019
Distinguishing Video Game Enjoyment from Addiction: The Role of Functional Impairment
PsychologyVideo game addictionFunctional impairmentPreoccupation with video gamesInability to stop gaming - HealthyGamerGGJan 25, 2019
How Gaming Affects Dopamine Reward Circuitry: The Three Phases of Video Game Addiction and Recovery
PsychologyDopamine reward circuitryNucleus accumbensNeurotransmitterPleasure center - DocSnipesApr 22, 2016
Breaking Free: Understanding and Transforming Criminogenic and Addictive Thinking Patterns
PsychologyCriminogenic thinking patternsAddictive thinking patternsLow self-controlImpulsivity
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