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123. Thrill-Seeking is Genetic. It's Not Just Dopamine. | Alex Hutchinson (THE EXPLORER'S GENE)

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Alex Hutchinson discusses the genetic origins of human exploration and how to overcome fatigue, fear, and cognitive dissonance.00:00 In this episode...01:34 Letting go of the past04:13 The genetic pull toward novelty09:42 ADHD traits and genetics12:17 How does dopamine affect behavior?16:04 The Dark Room Problem20:03 Freeze Response and Aversion to Exploration22:37 How Cognitive Dissonance Affects Behavior25:51 The Explore/Exploit Dilemma29:29 How to make hard things feel more manageable33:34 Overcoming negative voices in your head37:27 How to use laughter and revenge40:16 Using Revenge Fantasies and Emotion46:00 Finding Meaning in Challenge53:23 Active vs. Passive Exploration58:06 Health Risks of Using GPS1:02:25 Developing confidence to take risks1:04:52 Recovery from long-term exhaustion1:08:59 EMDR1:09:46 find Alex online1:10:10 How Alex has changed his life1:14:44 The reward of overcoming uncertaintyDISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSDr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: https://youtu.be/V_JF5wM40xwDr. Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtMAlex Hutchinson's website: https://www.alexhutchinson.net/Alex Hutchinson's book: https://amzn.to/4l4OuzKBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39

Thrill-Seeking is Genetic. It's Not Just Dopamine. | Alex Hutchinson (THE EXPLORER'S GENE)

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Alex Hutchinson discusses the genetic origins of human exploration and how to overcome fatigue, fear, and cognitive dissonance.00:00 In this episode...01:34 Letting go of the past04:13 The genetic pull toward novelty09:42 ADHD traits and genetics12:17 How does dopamine affect behavior?16:04 The Dark Room Problem20:03 Freeze Response and Aversion to Exploration22:37 How Cognitive Dissonance Affects Behavior25:51 The Explore/Exploit Dilemma29:29 How to make hard things feel more manageable33:34 Overcoming negative voices in your head37:27 How to use laughter and revenge40:16 Using Revenge Fantasies and Emotion46:00 Finding Meaning in Challenge53:23 Active vs. Passive Exploration58:06 Health Risks of Using GPS1:02:25 Developing confidence to take risks1:04:52 Recovery from long-term exhaustion1:08:59 EMDR1:09:46 find Alex online1:10:10 How Alex has changed his life1:14:44 The reward of overcoming uncertaintyDISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSDr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: https://youtu.be/V_JF5wM40xwDr. Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtMAlex Hutchinson's website: https://www.alexhutchinson.net/Alex Hutchinson's book: https://amzn.to/4l4OuzKBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39

Thrill-Seeking is Genetic. It's Not Just Dopamine. | Alex Hutchinson (THE EXPLORER'S GENE)

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