Food, phones, gambling, sex, war, religion…

The human brain is a pleasure seeking machine.

Is that an advantage or deadly poison?

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fun fun geeky fun

This is a guide –

How badly do we need drugs?

It’s a popular question. If we get it right–,

I’m going

–this is a guide

not only because it’s fun to talk about, but one which can greatly determine the vast levels of empowerment and joy that way may or may not experience as individuals and as a society. –

Before we get into it–

Can we

Can we –

–in some cases yes,

Short version

This is a guide – to achieve all the fun of doing drugs without actually doing them (yes this includes alcohol, cigarettes, and caffeine).

A lot of people like drugs

They’re fun, they’re –

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Hard work doesn’t have to be boring

But even if you don’t like drugs, you’re probably addicted to something

Food, phones, gambling, sex, war, religion…

the list goes on and on. The human brain is a pleasure seeking machine, and once it gets a score, the cravings begin.

Yeah yeah, you’re not addicted. Then why aren’t you happier?

Probably because you’re stressed. – cortizone

evolution - it can be good

At first it feels good, so we go back for more. But then it sinks its tentacles into our subconscious and the depency grows beyond our control.

It controls us.

It used to be about survival

Let’s not forget, we’ve come a long way.

– hiding from wolves in a cave. –interesting dog story

We are compulsive and pathetic

Sure sure, I know, you’ve got it all together. Or maybe you’re a mess, but you think your neighbor seems to have it all together, or that one guy from your past who makes a ton of money now.

Let’s have a serious talk about addiction

Advice

Prime your brain with images. Anatomy is always awesome and helpful.

phones,

It’s amazing –

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