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The Dopamine Paradox: Why Pleasure Can Lead to Pain

The Dopamine Paradox: Why Pleasure Can Lead to Pain


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You check your phone first thing in the morning. You scroll through an endless feed, chasing the perfect post. You binge-watch, binge-shop, and binge-eat, seeking a satisfaction that always seems one more click away. You live in a world of unprecedented convenience and connection, yet you feel more anxious, distracted, and empty than ever. This isn't a personal failing. It's a neurological mismatch. In The Dopamine Paradox, you will discover the shocking truth: the very brain chemical that drove human evolution-dopamine, the "molecule of more"-has been hijacked by our modern world. We've mistaken this ancient engine of desire for a source of pleasure, and in our relentless pursuit of it, we are systematically destroying our ability to feel joy at all. This book is your field guide out of the trap. Through a compelling blend of neuroscience, psychology, and practical philosophy, it reveals: The Hijack: How tech giants and consumer culture use "variable rewards" to addict your seeking system, turning you into a slot-machine player in your own life. The Reckoning: Why your hobbies feel boring, why you can't concentrate, and why you're increasingly impatient and irritable-the direct symptoms of a desensitized, downregulated brain. The Reclamation: A concrete, compassionate, and sustainable protocol to break the cycle. This isn't about willpower or a puritanical "detox." It's about recalibration. You will learn to: Master "Strategic Friction" to make bad habits harder and good habits automatic. Harness "Painful Pleasures" like cold plunges and deep work to rebuild your brain's reward sensitivity. Recover your stolen attention and rediscover the profound power of deep reading and single-tasking. Implement a "Synaptic Sabbath," a weekly neurological reset to find awe and wonder in the analog world. Craft a Sustainable Dopamine Diet and build a life so rich in meaning and human connection that cheap digital thrills lose their power over you. The Dopamine Paradox is more than a book; it is a journey from seduction to sovereignty. It's an invitation to trade the frantic chase for fleeting pleasure for the quiet confidence of a deeply engaged life. To finally silence the ghost in the machine and reclaim your focus, your joy, and your purpose.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798268667325
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 100
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Why Pleasure Can Lead to Pain
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 826866732X
  • Publisher Date: 06 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Weight: 195 gr


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