The Illusion of Happiness
Brains are wired to habituate, making the pursuit of happiness an insatiable endeavor. This tendency is mirrored in both fish and humans, who can become addicted to gambling and other rewards despite negative outcomes. Additionally, in environments devoid of survival concerns, primates, like chimpanzees, shift their focus to status and politics, revealing that such pursuits do not lead to genuine happiness.In this clip
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Is it true that it's not possible to play highly addictive games, such as those with Skinner reward systems and challenging gameplay designed to create dependency, in moderation, as discussed in episode #343: From Scarcity to Intentionality with Michael Easter and the clip Evolution of Human Behavior?
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