higher-order brain functions
2 episodes mention this concept
HealthyGamerGGSep 22, 2023Overcoming FOMO: Understanding Primitive Brain Circuits and Cultivating Contentment
PsychologyFear of Missing Out (FOMO)Digital Age problemsSocial isolationLack of purpose- HealthyGamerGGJun 15, 2022
The Psychology of Gaming Engagement: Why Virtual Grinding Outcompetes Real-Life Productivity
PsychologyCore Game LoopGame Development OptimizationEngagement MechanicsPrimitive Brain Response
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Concepts that appear alongside higher-order brain functions across episodes.
- lack of purpose
- adversity-victory dynamic
- self-awareness
- internal contentment
- monkey see, monkey do
- tribal communities
- social isolation
- authentic living
- progress towards values
- triumph circuit
- primitive brain circuits
- sensory feedback
- deeper/reptilian brain parts
- video game addiction
- psychotherapy limitations
- underlying values
- self-sabotaging behavior
- fear of ostracization
- differential reward
- neuroscientific itches