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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

Dopamine is triggered by anticipation of something, not just the experience itself.

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Andrew Huberman | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #585

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Andrew Huberman | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #585

05/28/25

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Alex Hutchinson

05/04/25

@ Chris Williamson

Dopamine doesn't just signal pleasure; it provides a hit when something exceeds our expectations, driving us to explore and seek new experiences.

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Andrew Huberman

01/30/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Dopamine is primarily released in anticipation and craving rather than in response to pleasure, which narrows our focus on what we desire.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

Dopamine is not something that is externally given; it is produced internally based on our experiences and actions.

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Andrew Huberman

01/03/22

@ Andrew Huberman

When you anticipate a reward and it arrives, the associated behavior is more likely to occur again; however, if the expected reward does not come, dopamine levels can drop significantly.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

The dopamine system loves surprise; when an experience exceeds expectations, dopamine levels rise significantly.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

Dopamine is not about the pursuit of pleasure; it's about the pleasure of pursuit and motivation.

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Andrew Huberman

06/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Dopamine is linked to the anticipation of pleasure and motivation, while serotonin is more associated with the immediate experience of pleasure, both being essential for emotional well-being.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

Dopamine is involved in motivation, driving us to move towards something we desire.

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Andrew Huberman

01/03/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Dopamine is not just a reward molecule; it's primarily a molecule of motivation and drive, influencing our energy and likelihood to engage in habits.