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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

Beliefs that confirm our existing views activate our reward systems, reinforcing our biases and limiting empathy.

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Change Your Brain: Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman | Rich Roll Podcast

@ Rich Roll

Change Your Brain: Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman | Rich Roll Podcast

07/20/20

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Nikhil Kamath Cast

04/20/23

@ Nikhil Kamath

The negative feedback loop on social media can be more powerful than positive reinforcement, as users are often shown content that aligns with their existing beliefs.

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Michael Seibel

11/29/18

@ Y Combinator

Many people tend to seek advice that confirms their existing beliefs, which can lead to poor decision-making regarding their careers.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When giving to charity, the activation of reward circuitry in the brain can create a feeling of satisfaction similar to receiving a reward, reinforcing the behavior of giving.

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Dr. Joe Dispenza

05/29/23

@ Jay Shetty Podcast

Ninety percent of the time, we think the same thoughts as the day before, which can lead to hardwired beliefs and automatic behaviors.

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Geoffrey Hinton

06/16/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Social media algorithms create echo chambers by showing users content that confirms their existing biases, further dividing society.

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Paul Buchheit

07/31/14

@ Y Combinator

Believing that I already know the answer limits my openness to learning larger truths, which is a danger of experience.

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Peter Thiel

03/23/17

@ Y Combinator

The tendency to view competition as validation is a deep-seated psychological issue that affects many innovators.

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Andrew Huberman

01/03/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Reward prediction error, which is linked to dopamine, plays a significant role in habit formation; unexpected rewards can enhance the likelihood of repeating a behavior.

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Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

We can adopt different states of mind that powerfully influence our emotions, thoughts, and actions, depending on specific brain circuitries.