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How do we survive dopamine culture?

This week, Aaron, Joey and Jess talk about neurotransmitters, The Good Place, Sheryl Crowe, Wall-E, Type 2 fun, and the mortal sins. They don't talk about the important nuance of the many antihistamines for all you allergic people out there.

references

• Cleveland Clinic: On Neurotransmitters
• Inc: "Why Your Brain Prioritizes Instant Gratification Over Long-Term Goals, According to Science"
• The Honest Broker Substack: "The State of the Culture 2024" where you'll find that dopamine culture chart
• Corrections Department: it was NOLS Rocky Mountain Outdoor Educators Semester
• WaPo: "What is Type 2 Fun?"
• WaPo on the joy, and if you can believe it—newfound mess—of Marie Kondo