novelty
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DrTraceyMarksFeb 18, 2026The Neurobiology of Instant Attraction: Why 'The Spark' Isn't Fate and How to Trust Your Brain Wisely
PsychologyChemistry (attraction)The spark (initial attraction)High salienceFusoform face area
hubermanlabJan 15, 2026Essentials: The Neuroscience of Memory, Attention, and Brain Health Through Exercise with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
NeuroscienceMemory encodingNovelty (memory)Repetition (memory)Association (memory)
ChrisWillxJan 7, 2026How to Subjectively Slow Down Time and Live a More Memorable Life
Self-DevelopmentPresent timeRemembered timeSubjective experience of timeMemory encoding- ChrisWillxJan 7, 2026
How to Subjectively Slow Down Time and Live a More Memorable Life
Self-DevelopmentPresent timeRemembered timeSubjective experience of timeMemory encoding 
psychacksAug 4, 2025Why Men Lose Interest in Sex: Habituation, the Coolidge Effect, and Solutions for Long-Term Relationships
RelationshipsHabituationCoolidge effectGenetic survivalReproductive imperative
HealthyGamerGGMay 28, 2025Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation: Why Your 20s Feel Like You're Falling Behind and How to Reclaim Autonomy
PsychologyExternal motivationInternal motivation (Intrinsic motivation)Amygdala activationAmygdala deactivation- HealthyGamerGGFeb 7, 2024
Beyond Dopamine Detox: Leveraging Brain Circuits for Sustained Motivation and Behavioral Control
PsychologyDopamineNucleus AccumbensBehavioral ReinforcementDopamine Depletion - HealthyGamerGGDec 29, 2023
ADHD as a Meditation Superpower: Unlocking Advanced Internal Exploration Beyond Watered-Down Mindfulness
PsychologyADHD as a meditation superpowerNeurotypical meditationWatered-down mindfulnessZen tradition (original) - psychacksJul 24, 2023
Why Marriage Kills Sex: Cultivating Uncertainty and Novelty in Long-Term Relationships
RelationshipsEmotional bondingOxytocinUncertainty principle (in relationships)Insecurity (as a motivator) 
lexfridmanAug 16, 2022Duncan Trussell on AI Sentience, Simulation Theory, Eternal Recurrence, and the Future of Human Experience
TechnologyEternal RecurrenceThought ExperimentAmnesia (psychological/mythological)River Lethe- HealthyGamerGGJun 22, 2022
Challenging the Myth: Why Childhood Isn't Always the Best Time of Your Life and How to Find Adult Happiness
PsychologyRomanticization of childhoodEmotional processingMemory recall biasCore beliefs 
DocSnipesJun 19, 2022The Addictive Process: Defining Addiction, Brain Changes, Conditioning, and Stages of Recovery
HealthAddiction (ASAM 2019 definition)Chronic medical diseaseNeurochemistryLimbic system- DocSnipesJun 17, 2022
The Dopamine Fast Alternative: A Lifestyle Approach to Reset Your Nervous System and Rebalance Dopamine
HealthDopamine FastDopamine Fast Alternative (DFA)Dopamine (motivation chemical)Neurotransmitters - hubermanlabMay 23, 2022
Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools: The Neuroscience of Learning and Cognitive Enhancement with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
NeuroscienceMemory formationLong-term memoryHippocampus functionEmotional resonance - 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 - DrTraceyMarksAug 18, 2021
Understanding Anxiety Through Temperament: Dr. Cloninger's Biologically Based Model
PsychologyTemperamentPersonalityGenetic makeupHardwiring - HealthyGamerGGApr 12, 2020
Navigating Empathy and Callousness in Scambaiting: A Conversation with Kitboga
PsychologyCallousnessDesensitizationEmpathySympathy - DocSnipesJun 10, 2016
Unveiling the Dangers of Internet and Gaming Addiction: Symptoms, Consequences, and Treatment
PsychologyInternet addictionGaming addictionBehavioral addictionDopamine dysregulation - DocSnipesMay 19, 2016
CBT Tools for Recovery: Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction
PsychologySex addictionPornography addictionDopamine surgeCravings - DocSnipesMay 28, 2014
Understanding Sex Addiction: Brain Chemistry, Triggers, and Pathways to Recovery
PsychologySex addictionDopamine surgeCravingsTriggers - lexfridman
Paul Conti on Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil
PsychologyNarcissism (as inadequacy and envy)SociopathyPsychopathyEnvy (destructive) - psychacks
Embracing Responsible Danger and Predictable Uncertainty for Self-Improvement
Self-DevelopmentResponsible dangerPredictable uncertaintyAbsence of riskFragility - hubermanlab
The Neuroscience of Time Perception: Rhythms, Neurotransmitters, and Habits for Enhanced Focus and Well-being
NeuroscienceEntrainmentCircanial rhythmsCircadian rhythmsUltradian rhythms - psychacks
Embracing Side Quests: Increasing Life Achievement and Joy Through Varied Goals
Self-DevelopmentSide quests (metaphor)Main story arcs (metaphor)Intermittent rewardsCharacter development (life/RPG) - psychacks
The Two Keys to Securing Commitment: Utility and Sexual Generosity for High-Value Men
RelationshipsInstrumental utilityCommitment optionalitySexual optionalityReinforcing behavior
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