Published Jul 10, 2023
Dr. Robert Malenka: How Your Brain’s Reward Circuits Drive Your Choices | Huberman Lab Podcast
Dr. Robert Malenka, an expert in neuroplasticity, delves into the brain's reward circuits, exploring dopamine's role in behavior and addiction, the therapeutic potential and ethical considerations of psychedelics, and the neurochemical underpinnings of social behavior and empathy.

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