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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Oxytocin promotes relaxation and reduces vigilance to threats, making individuals more chill and open to social interactions.

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How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Oxytocin acts like a volume knob for pro-social interactions, enhancing social behavior and emotional functions.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Oxytocin enhances behavioral synchrony, which is crucial for building strong relationships and effective teamwork.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Oxytocin is released during childbirth and nursing, playing a crucial role in forming bonds between mothers and their infants, and is also involved in social relationships beyond parental bonds.

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Andrew Huberman

03/08/21

@ Andrew Huberman

Oxytocin has been overemphasized in the media, while serotonin acts more quickly and is associated with feelings of comfort and trust.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Oxytocin increases pro-social behavior in monkeys, making them more likely to share rewards with others, indicating a boost in altruism.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

In male monkeys, administering oxytocin flattens social hierarchies, making dominant individuals friendlier and allowing subordinates to become bolder, fostering more social interactions.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

In female monkeys, oxytocin enhances social bonding among females but can also increase aggression towards males, possibly due to evolutionary pressures.

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Simon Sinek

05/26/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Experiencing struggle together strengthens relationships, as shared challenges release oxytocin and foster connection.

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Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

Flow releases a cocktail of neurochemicals, including dopamine and endorphins, which enhance our emotional state and performance.