Why Disappointment Is So Devastating: Dopamine, Addiction, and the Hedonic Treadmill
Unless rewards are constantly getting bigger and more exciting, even the best experiences pale over time when repeated.…
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The Psychology of Mars One Hopefuls
Studies show that it takes a certain kind of crazy to volunteer for a trip to Mars.
Is the Will to Work Out Genetically Determined?
What a 94-year-old athlete and an obsessive albino mouse can teach us about habits.
Your Brain is Making You Lazy
Good news, slackers! It’s not your fault you’re lazy—it’s your brain chemistry that makes you focus on what…