16 Nov 2023 · 1 h 28 min
Books from Tali Sharot
“No.1 Neuroscientist: NEW Research Explains Why Life, Work & Your Sex Life will eventually get Boring! (HOW TO STOP THIS HAPPENING) Dr. Tali Sharot”
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The conversation
Dr. Tali Sharot, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor at University College London, explains the neuroscience of habituation—why people become bored with positive experiences. She discusses strategies to reintroduce novelty into life, work, and relationships, covering the hedonic treadmill, midlife crisis, motivation, and the impact of social media.
Talking points
- Habituation: the brain's response to constant stimuli
- Hedonic treadmill and diminishing joy
- Midlife crisis and practical solutions
- Introducing novelty to relationships and work
- Role of expectations and dopamine in motivation
- Risk habituation and desensitization
- Social media's effect on mental health
- Creating meaning and changing incentives