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I hate dopamine

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To be more precise, I hate content that's designed to make you a dopamine addict.

The reason this kind of content sells is that people are so burnt out and busy that they crave intense stimulation in a short amount of time, but honestly, I don't see how this is any different from being a drug addict...

Drugs -Provide a massive rush in a short time -But you build up a tolerance, so you start craving even stronger hits -Life feels empty and boring without them -Nothing else matters, and only the drug can satisfy you

Dopamine Content -Provides a massive rush in a short time -But you start wanting increasingly more provocative content -You lose all motivation unless you're feeling that dopamine hit -Calm, slow-paced content feels incredibly boring

I might be wrong, but I honestly feel like society today is way too buried in dopamine and instant, fleeting pleasures.

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