Dopamine Loop

03/05/2025 6 min

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The dopamine loop refers to the neurological mechanism in the brain that reinforces certain behaviors through the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. When individuals engage in activities that activate the brain's reward system, such as eating delicious food or receiving positive feedback, dopamine is released, reinforcing the behavior and encouraging repetition.Chasing the next hit 🔁💡 A cycle of craving and reward that keeps us hooked on behaviors.For more mental models, please visit www.mentalmodelsdaily.com Get the full list at https://tinyurl.com/mentalmodelsdailyFollow us:X: @mindmodelsdaily https://x.com/mindmodelsdaily Instagram: @mentalmodelsdaily https://www.instagram.com/mentalmodelsdaily/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalModelsDaily/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1f0qi12saeBEJmtnjOSszg Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/6da552cf-1714-45ce-b302-7c6c69386fc3/mental-models-dailyApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-models-daily/id1754257683Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Mental-Models-Daily-id6203840?country=usiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-mental-models-daily-189536773/Our Podcast music was provided by The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

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