The Compass of Pleasure
How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good
by:
David J. Linden
in:
Biology
Summary:
The book explores the neuroscience behind why certain activities and substances are pleasurable, examining the brain's reward circuitry. It delves into how various pleasures, from food to drugs to sex, can lead to addictive behaviors due to the brain's response to them.
Key points:
1. Pleasure Circuit: The brain has a pleasure circuit involving dopamine and the nucleus accumbens, activated by various activities like eating, sex, drugs, and socializing.
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