ventromedial prefrontal cortex
3 episodes mention this concept
ChrisWillxJan 8, 2026The Biology of Happiness & Unhappiness: Managing Emotions and Worldly Idols
PsychologyPsychology as biologyLimbic systemDorsal anterior cingulate cortexNegative emotions as productive
hubermanlabAug 21, 2025Essentials Timing Light for Better Sleep, Energy & Mood: The Tripartite Model of Light's Influence
HealthCircadian clockCircadian rhythmPhotoentrainmentIntrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs)
HealthyGamerGGJul 14, 2022Overcoming Anhedonia: Neurobiological Mechanisms of Emotional Numbness and Practical Steps to Recalibrate
PsychologyAnhedoniaEmotional NumbnessVentromedial Prefrontal Cortex (vmPFC)Nucleus Accumbens
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Concepts that appear alongside ventromedial prefrontal cortex across episodes.
- intergenerational competition theory
- light intensity (lux)
- suprachiasmatic nucleus (scn)
- workaholism
- worldly idols (money, power, pleasure, fame/honor)
- mad scientist temperament
- negative emotions as productive
- circadian rhythm
- anxious drunk / bored drunk
- cult of specialness
- self-medicating euphorics
- chronotypes
- high affect / low affect
- distraction as amygdala management
- amygdala-prefrontal cortex connection
- circadian clock
- success addiction
- cheerleader temperament
- photon energy
- happiness-unhappiness distinction