Addiction is defined as a progressive narrowing of the things that bring you pleasure, while a fulfilling life is one where many things bring you joy.

Addiction can lead to a narrowed perception of pleasure and options, making it difficult for individuals to see alternatives. Techniques that help expand their perception of time and options can be crucial in supporting recovery from addiction.

Addiction can be defined as the pursuit of positive emotions over a very short time frame, which is evident in how social media platforms optimize for immediate gratification.

Addiction is not just about pleasure; it's about wanting and motivation, which is driven by dopamine deficits.

Addiction disrupts the brain's homeostatic circuits, leading to a narrow focus on substances like drugs, while healthy attachments to loved ones support emotional well-being.

The future could see a balance between harnessing addiction for good and achieving mindfulness, leading to a society that transcends current addictive behaviors.

Addiction is defined by continued use despite negative consequences, and it can manifest in various forms, including loss of control and compulsive behavior.

Addiction can be understood as a failure of socialization, where impulsive self-gratification becomes a dominant personality trait.

Addiction can manifest in various forms, even to seemingly benign things like water, highlighting the generalizability of addiction circuits in the brain.