Fake rewards on social media

The dopamine reward circuit—fueled by protein instead of SNS likes

The dopamine reward circuit—fueled by protein instead of SNS likes

Lately, I’ve realized something pretty interesting. People use the term “dopamine reward circuit” a lot, usually to explain things like social media, games, and short bursts of stimulation.But I haven’t really been addicted to social media lately.If anything, it’s because I quickly notice it’s a fake reward. Phone notifications, like counts, comparing myself to others…It might give you a quick hit in the moment, but the longer it goes…