Your Brain on Social Media

06/21/21 • 9 min

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In Episode Four, Lee explains the brain’s neurochemical response to “likes” on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Not only does social media cause a spike in the neurotransmitter, dopamine, but it meets a basic human need for connection and acceptance.

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Adam Alter - https://amzn.to/3wljulN

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Music and effects – www.musicradiocreative.com

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In Episode Four, Lee explains the brain’s neurochemical response to “likes” on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Not only does social media cause a spike in the neurotransmitter, dopamine, but it meets a basic human need for connection and acceptance.

Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Adam Alter - https://amzn.to/3wljulN

Credits:

Music and effects – www.musicradiocreative.com

#podcast #newpodcast #spotifypodcast #audiblepodcast #amazonpodcast #iheartradiopodcast #googlepodcast #pandorapodcast

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LINKS:

TED Talk: Dr. Tali Sharot “Optimism Bias” - https://www.ted.com/talks/tali_sharot_the_optimism_bias?language=en