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The problem is the dumbing down of complex mechanisms into sound bites. Both dopamine and rewards systems are a lot more complicated than they're presented and
by colechristensen 4y ago
The problem is the dumbing down of complex mechanisms into sound bites. Both dopamine and rewards systems are a lot more complicated than they're presented and not very well understood. But you can buy self-help/popsci books that give you very incorrect simplistic pictures of how these things work.
Maybe the term "dopamine hit" is fine when it's just that, but people base their whole understanding of their brain based on dopamine does this, seratonin does that, etc.
- matheusmoreira 4y agoYes, I agree that it's dumbed down but not everything has to be a scientifically accurate discussion. I think it's a useful term to easily communicate complex concepts. Dopamine hit for any pleasurable addicting stimulus. Dopamine dripfeed for social media's endless stream of tailored content. The word dopamine is in there to associate the idea with addictive drugs and the way they take over the brain's reward center.