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ChrisWillxMar 2, 2026Genetic Predispositions, Risk-Taking, and the Nuance of Free Will with Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden
ScienceGenetic predispositionHeritabilityDisinhibitionRisk-taking phenotype
hubermanlabFeb 2, 2026How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning: Beyond Reward to Continuous Expectation Updating
NeuroscienceDopamineSerotoninNeuromodulatorsMotivation
hubermanlabJan 26, 2026Neuroplasticity, Learning, Memory, and Cognitive Optimization with Dr. David Eagleman
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityMemory formationTime perceptionCultural polarization
hubermanlabJan 5, 2026Mastering Habit Formation: The Art of Starting, Consistency, and Environmental Design with James Clear
Self-DevelopmentHabit formationBehavioral changeEnvironmental designFriction (in habit initiation)
DrTraceyMarksDec 24, 2025Rewiring Your Brain's 'Yes' Default: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries
PsychologyPeople-pleasing (learned brain pattern)Dopamine bandwidthDecision-making capacityEmotional regulation
hubermanlabDec 18, 2025The Neuroscience of Goal Setting & Achievement: Science-Based Tools for Motivation, Focus, and Performance
Self-DevelopmentAmygdalaBasal GangliaGo/No-Go CircuitsLateral Prefrontal Cortex
DrTraceyMarksNov 12, 2025The Dopamine Trap: Why Unpredictable Relationships Feel Compelling and Healthy Love Feels Boring
RelationshipsDopamine mechanismAnticipation and motivationReward seekingUnpredictability
DrTraceyMarksNov 12, 2025The Dopamine Trap: Why Unpredictable Relationships Feel Compelling and Healthy Love Feels Boring
RelationshipsDopamine mechanismAnticipation and motivationReward seekingUnpredictability
HealthyGamerGGOct 22, 2025The Psychology of Restarting Your Life: Overcoming Brain Biases and Embracing Uncertainty
PsychologyQuarterlife crisisMidlife crisisRestarting life (perception)Adaptation to circumstances
DrTraceyMarksOct 1, 2025Digital Brain Fog: How Constant Technology Use Rewires Your Focus and Mood and Strategies to Reclaim Clarity
PsychologyDigital brain fogNeuroplasticityAttention residueDopamine dysregulation
hubermanlabAug 11, 2025How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster: The Science of Neuroplasticity and Neuromodulators with Dr. Michael Kilgard
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityDevelopmental PlasticityAdult PlasticityNeuromodulators
HealthyGamerGGAug 10, 2025The Neuroscience of Intrinsic Motivation: Why Productivity Hacks Sabotage Your Drive
PsychologyIntrinsic motivationExtrinsic motivationUndermining effectProductivity hacks
hubermanlabJul 17, 2025Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and the Neurobiology of Hunger & Satiety
HealthIntermittent FastingCircadian CycleElectrolytesInsulin Sensitivity
hubermanlabJun 26, 2025Understanding Addiction: Dopamine, Pleasure-Pain Balance, and the Path to Recovery with Dr. Anna Lembke
PsychologyDopamineNeurotransmitterReward pathwayTonic baseline dopamine release
hubermanlabJun 2, 2025The Neuroscience of Grief, Attachment, and Yearning: Integrating Loss and Moving Forward
PsychologyGrief (emotion)Grieving (process)Human AttachmentDopamine System
hubermanlabMay 19, 2025The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity with Tom Segura
ScienceNeuroscience of humorPsychology of comedyCreative processReward circuits (brain)
DrTraceyMarksApr 16, 2025Why Bad Habits Stick: Understanding Brain Wiring and Science-Backed Strategies for Lasting Change
PsychologyWillpowerPrefrontal cortexBasal gangliaAutomatic system
DrTraceyMarksApr 9, 2025The Neuroscience of Habit Formation: Understanding the Brain's Autopilot and How to Reshape Your Routines
NeuroscienceHabit formationAutomatic behaviorsBasal gangliaNeuroplasticity
DocSnipesMar 21, 2025New Insights into Narcissistic Personality: Neurobiological, Physiological, and Developmental Factors & Treatment Strategies
PsychologyNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)Narcissistic traitsNeurobiological contributorsPhysiological contributors
lexfridmanFeb 3, 2025DeepSeek, OpenAI, and the Geopolitics of AI: A Technical Dive into Open Weights, Reasoning Models, and Efficiency
TechnologyMixture of Experts (MoE)Open WeightsChain of Thought ReasoningPre-training
DrTraceyMarksJan 29, 2025Optimizing ADHD Management: The Neurobiological Impact of Exercise on Focus and Impulse Control
PsychologyADHD brainDopamine dysregulationNeurotransmittersDopamine signaling
hubermanlabJan 23, 2025How Foods & Nutrients Control Our Moods: The Gut-Brain Axis, Neurotransmitters, and Mindset
HealthEmotions (brain-body relationship)Attraction/Aversion (push-pull)Go/No-go circuits (basal ganglia)Vagus nerve (10th cranial nerve)
DocSnipesDec 22, 2024The Neurochemical Basis of Pornography Addiction, Withdrawal, and Recovery
NeuroscienceNeurochemical processCompulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD)HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis)Andro accelerator hypothesis
DocSnipesDec 22, 2024Behavior Modification Strategies for Sustainable Addiction Recovery
Self-DevelopmentBehavior modificationAddiction recoveryBackward chainingForward chaining
HealthyGamerGGDec 14, 2024Anhedonia: Understanding and Overcoming the Inability to Experience Pleasure and Motivation
PsychologyAnhedoniaDopamine circuitryNucleus AccumbensHedonics (pleasure)
DrTraceyMarksNov 27, 2024The Brain's Intricate Role in Sleepless Nights and How to Reclaim Rest
PsychologySleep driveWake driveAdenosineOrexin
DocSnipesNov 3, 2024Revolutionary Mind-Body Strategies for ADHD, Addiction, and Trauma: Addressing Neuroatypicality and Stress Response Dysregulation
PsychologyADHDAddictionTraumaImpulse Control
hubermanlabSep 30, 2024The Dynamic Role of Memory, Curiosity, and Neuroplasticity in Cognition and Aging
NeuroscienceHuman memoryAge-related cognitive declineAlzheimer's dementiaADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
HealthyGamerGGAug 7, 2024The Self-Brainwashing Epidemic: How Digital Echo Chambers Erode Cognitive Flexibility and Mental Health
PsychologySelf-brainwashingCognitive flexibilityBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)Echo chambers
DocSnipesJul 31, 2024Addiction Counselor's Guide to the Neuroscience and Pharmacology of Stimulants
PsychologyNeurotransmittersDopamineNorepinephrine (Noradrenaline)Serotonin (5HT)
HealthyGamerGGFeb 19, 2024The Holistic Path to Overcoming Pornography Addiction: Brain Mechanisms, Emotional Regulation, and Life Transformation
PsychologyAddiction as constant vigilanceDopaminergic signalEmotional regulation techniqueSupernormal stimulus
DocSnipesFeb 15, 2024Understanding Addiction: Prevalence, Brain Changes, Diagnostic Criteria, and Recovery Challenges
PsychologyAddiction (as a primary, chronic disease)Substance Use Disorder (SUD)IntoxicationWithdrawal
hubermanlabFeb 5, 2024The Neurobiology of Social Interactions, Emotions, and the Amygdala's Role in Valence Processing with Dr. Kay Tye
NeuroscienceAmygdalaFear detectionReward reinforcementLoneliness neurons
DocSnipesJan 11, 2024The Neuroscience of Porn Addiction: From Anticipation to Dysregulation and Recovery
NeuroscienceFour Component Theory of ArousalCognitive AppraisalEmotional AppraisalAutonomic/Physical Response
psychacksNov 24, 2023The Carrot and the Stick: Understanding Human Behavior Through Incentives, Not Personality
PsychologyIncentivesCarrot and StickRewardPunishment
HealthyGamerGGNov 21, 2023Deconstructing Virginity: Eastern Wisdom, Western Obsession, and the Neuroscience of Non-Lustfulness
PsychologyBrahmacharyaBrahmanCelibacyNon-lustfulness
HealthyGamerGGNov 14, 2023The Complex Effects of Caffeine: Brain Development, Sleep, Diet, and Dependence
HealthCaffeine tolerancePsychoactive substancesNeurodevelopmentPrenatal caffeine exposure
DocSnipesOct 23, 2023Self-Care vs. Pleasurable Procrastination: Differentiating Intent and Impact
Self-DevelopmentSelf-carePleasurable procrastinationTime limitsMotivation
hubermanlabJul 10, 2023How Your Brain's Reward Circuits Drive Choices, Plasticity, and Addiction with Dr. Robert Malenka
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityReward circuitryDopamineNeuromodulators
DrTraceyMarksJun 21, 2023The Dopamine Detox: Reality, Science, and Practical Unplugging for Mental Well-being
PsychologyDopamine detoxNeurotransmitterReward systemMotivation
hubermanlabMar 27, 2023Leveraging Dopamine Dynamics to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort
PsychologyDopamineNeuromodulatorNeuronsNigrostriatal pathway
DocSnipesMar 15, 2023Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Overview for Counselors
PsychologyAddiction (ASAM/DSM-5-TR definition)Co-occurring disorders (Comorbid disorders)HPA axis dysregulationMicrobiome alteration
psychacksJan 11, 2023The Cats and Cheese Framework: Understanding Human Motivation Through Approach and Avoidance
PsychologyHuman motivationApproach behaviorsAvoidance behaviorsReward systems
drekbergOct 28, 2022The Deceptive Truth About Sugar: Unmasking Industry Lies and Their Health Impact
HealthReward centers in the brainInsulin (hormone)Fat-storing hormoneFeast and famine cycle
DocSnipesOct 22, 2022Preventing Goal-Setting Pitfalls in Addiction and Mental Health Recovery
Self-DevelopmentGoal-setting pitfallsRecovery behaviorsMotivationBehavior strain
HealthyGamerGGSep 10, 2022Addressing Gaming Addiction and Academic Failure in Teens: A Holistic Approach to Shared Responsibility and Communication
PsychologyGaming addictionNeurodivergence (ADHD, autism)Parent-child conflictShared responsibility
DocSnipesSep 2, 20227 Practical Strategies to Boost Motivation Using CBT and Self-Help Principles
Self-DevelopmentMotivationDopamineBehavior ModificationCognitive Desire
DocSnipesAug 12, 2022Understanding Pornography Addiction: Definition, Differentiation, and Self-Assessment
PsychologyPornography addictionRecreational useWithdrawal symptomsDopamine flood
DocSnipesAug 4, 2022Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA): Understanding Traits, Trauma, and Pathways to Recovery
PsychologyAddictionToxic EnvironmentDopaminePleasure Overload
lexfridmanJul 1, 2022Demis Hassabis on AGI, the Turing Test, and Games as the Crucible of Intelligence
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Turing TestGeneralizabilityReinforcement Learning
drekbergJun 17, 2022Top 10 Foods and Strategies to Break Sugar Cravings and Addiction
HealthSugar addictionOpiate receptorsCarb dependencyEmotional conditioning
DocSnipesJun 16, 2022Understanding and Coping with Triggers and Cravings for Emotional Well-being and Relapse Prevention
PsychologyTriggersCravingsImpulsive behaviorsRewarding response
NewEconomicThinkingMar 30, 2022What's so Interesting About Interest: A Historical and Theoretical Analysis of the Rate of Interest
EconomicsLending at interestAccumulation of wealthProfits of enterpriseRisk of capital loss
HealthyGamerGGMar 29, 2022Burnout Unmasked: Differentiating from Depression and Addressing its Six Core Factors
PsychologyBurnout SyndromeClinical DepressionAnhedoniaCynicism
HealthyGamerGGNov 30, 2021The Insidious Impact of Marijuana on Brain Habit Formation and Reward Circuits
PsychologyAnandamide receptorsCannabinoid systemDopamine systemHabit formation
HealthyGamerGGNov 22, 2021The Parent's Dilemma: Navigating Teenage Screen Time, Communication, and Understanding in the Digital Age
PsychologyScreen time addictionParental controlCommunication breakdownIntrinsic motivation
HealthyGamerGGNov 11, 2021The Intertwined Relationship Between ADHD and Depression: Genetics, Neuroscience, and Developmental Pathways
PsychologyADHDDepressionGeneticsNeuroscience
HealthyGamerGGSep 17, 2021Understanding Motivation and Goal Setting: The Four Types of Intent and Overcoming Ambivalence
PsychologyFour types of intentGoal settingMotivationBehavioral change
DrTraceyMarksAug 18, 2021Understanding Anxiety Through Temperament: Dr. Cloninger's Biologically Based Model
PsychologyTemperamentPersonalityGenetic makeupHardwiring
hubermanlabAug 9, 2021The Neurobiology of Pain, Pleasure, and Motivation: Harnessing Dopamine and Sensory Systems
NeurosciencePain and pleasure continuumDopamineNeuromodulatorMotivation and anticipation
DrTraceyMarksOct 21, 2020Debunking the Myth: Antidepressants, Addiction, Dependence, and Withdrawal Explained
HealthAddictionPhysiological tolerancePsychological dependenceBenzodiazepines
DocSnipesOct 3, 2020The Profound Impact of Substance Exposure on Brain Development: From Fetal Life to Adulthood
HealthCritical periods of brain developmentNeurogenesisSynaptogenesisNeuronal migration
DocSnipesSep 5, 2020Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) in Addiction Recovery: Neurochemical Mechanisms and Coping Strategies
HealthPost Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Acute WithdrawalNeurotransmittersDopamine
DrTraceyMarksAug 19, 2020Streamlining Organization for ADHD: The Place, Retrieve, Return Method
PsychologyADHD skillsExecutive functionsOrganization (skill)Time management
DrTraceyMarksJul 29, 2020How To Power Through ADHD: Proven Strategies to Crush Tough Tasks and Overcome Procrastination
PsychologyADHD procrastinationAversive tasksTask decompositionReward system
lexfridmanMay 9, 2020Ilya Sutskever on Building AGI: Self-Play, Simulation, Consciousness, and Human Control
TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Deep LearningSelf-playReinforcement Learning (RL)
lexfridmanApr 3, 2020David Silver on AlphaGo, AlphaZero, and the Reinforcement Learning Path to Artificial Intelligence
TechnologyReinforcement Learning (RL)Deep Reinforcement LearningAlphaGoAlphaZero
lexfridmanDec 13, 2019Judea Pearl on Human-Level AI, Free Will, and the Test of Ethical Machines
TechnologyHuman-level intelligenceCounterfactualsFree willTuring test
lexfridmanOct 13, 2019The AI Control Problem: Aligning Superintelligent Systems with Human Values and Humility
TechnologyControl Problem (AI)Super-intelligent AIValue AlignmentObjective Function
DocSnipesOct 3, 2019Intuitive Eating Basics and Benefits: A Quickstart Guide to Mindful Eating for Health and Well-being
HealthIntuitive Eating PrinciplesDiet MentalityBiological SetpointYo-yo Dieting
lexfridmanSep 13, 2019George Hotz on Winning, Reinforcement Learning, and Discovering Life's Universal Reward Function
TechnologyReinforcement learningIntelligent agentCompressive model of the worldMaximally compressive
HealthyGamerGGApr 1, 2019Regulating Child Gaming: Brain Capacity, Dopamine, and Engaging Alternatives
PsychologyDopamine circuitNeurological capacityHigh-stimulation activitiesLow-stimulation activities
HealthyGamerGGApr 1, 2019The Societal Value of Difficulty and the Psychology of Video Game Addiction
PsychologySocietal valuation of difficultyGratification from hard tasksOvercoming difficultyAchievement and success
HealthyGamerGGApr 1, 2019Distinguishing Video Game Engagement from Biological Addiction
PsychologyVideo game addictionBiological addictionBehavioral addictionDesign for addictiveness
HealthyGamerGGApr 1, 2019The Neurobiological Mechanism of Video Game Tolerance and Anhedonia
PsychologyDopamine releaseNeurobiological toleranceDopamine down-regulationAnhedonia
DocSnipesDec 6, 2018Spiritual Principles for Authentic Happiness and Well-being (Part 4)
PsychologyAuthenticityIntegrityPatienceForgiveness
DrTraceyMarksJun 27, 2018Emotional Eating: How to Recognize Triggers and Implement Control Strategies
HealthEmotional eatingOvereatingNegative emotionsNourishment
DocSnipesMay 18, 2018Mastering Time-Out: Understanding Child Behavior and Implementing Effective Consequences
PsychologyFunction of behaviorTeachable momentPrivilege creepExtinction burst
lexfridmanJan 25, 2018Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Raw Data to Reasoning and Real-World Action
TechnologyDeep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)Artificial Intelligence (AI) stackEnd-to-end learningSupervised Learning
lexfridmanJan 25, 2018Deep Reinforcement Learning: From Raw Data to Reasoning and Real-World Action
TechnologyDeep Reinforcement Learning (DRL)Artificial Intelligence (AI) stackEnd-to-end learningSupervised Learning
DocSnipesSep 29, 2017Understanding and Managing Low Energy and Agitation: Causes, Functions, and Interventions
PsychologyLack of energy (fatigue)AgitationInsufficient sleepExcessive sleep
DocSnipesJul 7, 2017Understanding Depressive Symptoms: Addressing Apathy and Lack of Motivation Through Neurochemical and Lifestyle Interventions
Psychologyapathylack of motivationpleasurereward system
DocSnipesMay 19, 2017Understanding and Managing Triggers and Cravings in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
PsychologyTrigger (physical stimulus)Trigger (cognitive stimulus)Cognitive distortionsDopamine
DocSnipesDec 4, 2016The Psychology of Emotional Eating: Understanding Triggers, Rewards, and Pathways to Peace with Food
PsychologyEmotional eatingMindfulness in eatingSelf-soothingReward system (serotonin, dopamine, endorphins)
DocSnipesSep 22, 2016Unstoppable Motivation: Discovering the Multi-Dimensional Approach to Behavior Change
PsychologyMotivationBehavior ChangeMulti-dimensional MotivationDynamic Motivation
DocSnipesAug 24, 2016Understanding and Managing Triggers and Cravings in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
PsychologyTriggerCravingStimulus GeneralizationReward System
DocSnipesMay 19, 2016CBT Tools for Recovery: Understanding and Treating Sex and Pornography Addiction
PsychologySex addictionPornography addictionDopamine surgeCravings
DocSnipesMay 18, 2016Understanding Food Addiction: Mechanisms, Triggers, and Interventions for Lasting Recovery
HealthFood addictionBinge eatingOvereating vs. food addictionSelf-soothing through food
DocSnipesMay 28, 2014Understanding Sex Addiction: Brain Chemistry, Triggers, and Pathways to Recovery
PsychologySex addictionDopamine surgeCravingsTriggers
DocSnipesOct 22, 2013Neurobiological Foundations of Addiction: Triggers, Cravings, and Recovery Pathways for Counselors
PsychologyLimbic systemReward centerDopamine releasePrefrontal cortex (PFC)
lexfridmanAnca Dragan on Human-Robot Interaction, Reward Engineering, and Understanding Human Rationality
TechnologyHuman-Robot Interaction (HRI)Reward EngineeringOptimizationInverse Reinforcement Learning (IRL)
lexfridmanMIT 6.S091 Introduction to Deep Reinforcement Learning: Fundamentals, Challenges, and Applications
TechnologyDeep Reinforcement Learning (Deep RL)Deep Neural NetworksSequential DecisionsTrial and Error
lexfridmanHuman-Centered AI: Integrating Human Intelligence for Robust, Ethical, and Explainable AI Systems
TechnologyHuman-Centered Artificial Intelligence (AI)Learning-based approachesDeep learningMachine learning
lexfridmanAnca Dragan on Human-Robot Interaction, Reward Engineering, and Understanding Human Rationality
TechnologyHuman-Robot Interaction (HRI)Reward EngineeringOptimizationInverse Reinforcement Learning (IRL)
lexfridmanMIT 6.S094: Introduction to Deep Learning, Neural Networks, and Self-Driving Cars
TechnologyDeep LearningDeep Neural NetworksSelf-Driving CarsDeep Reinforcement Learning
hubermanlabDopamine, Addiction, and Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence with Dr. Anna Lembke
PsychologyDopamineNeurotransmitterReward pathwayTonic baseline dopamine release
lexfridmanOriol Vinyals on Generalist AI Agents, AGI, and the Future of Deep Learning
TechnologyNeural NetworksDeep LearningArtificial General Intelligence (AGI)Reinforcement Learning
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