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Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

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

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How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Best Guide Your Life Decisions & Path | Dr. Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

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Jordan B Peterson Cast

06/12/25

@ Jordan B Peterson

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.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Impulsivity, characterized by acting on urges without considering consequences, makes individuals more vulnerable to addiction.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

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

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Addiction can manifest in various forms, including substances, behaviors such as gambling, sex, and work, or even relationships, all driven by the same underlying neurobiological processes.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

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

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Ryan Soave

04/21/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Addiction can manifest in various forms, including behavioral addictions like social media, coffee, and sugar, which may not meet the classic definition of substance addiction but still impact lives significantly.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

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.

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Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor

06/02/25

@ Andrew Huberman

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.

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Dr. Anna Lembke

08/16/21

@ Andrew Huberman

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