The Genius Life 282: The Science of Happiness and How to Extract More Joy Out of Every Day | Arthur Brooks, PhD
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Mar 29, 2023 
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Dopamine Fuels Seeking, Not Reward
- Dopamine drives anticipation and seeking, not pleasure itself, and underlies addictions and repeated checking behaviors.
- Anticipation from dopamine keeps people hooked on rewards like social media notifications or gambling.
Reset Dopamine With Abstinence
- To reset dopamine-driven addiction, abstain fully and endure withdrawal rather than slowly cutting down.
- Learn the neuroscience so you expect temporary discomfort and persist through withdrawal to regain control.
Limit Social Media Use Deliberately
- If social media stresses you, delete the app or outsource posting and remove it from leisure time.
- Set strict boundaries: never open social media during downtime and hire staff if it is essential for work.