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

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 past 04:13

The genetic pull toward novelty 09:42

ADHD traits and genetics

12:17 How does dopamine affect behavior?

16:04 The Dark Room Problem

20:03 Freeze Response and Aversion to Exploration

22:37 How Cognitive Dissonance Affects Behavior

25:51 The Explore/Exploit Dilemma

29:29 How to make hard things feel more manageable

33:34 Overcoming negative voices in your head

37:27 How to use laughter and revenge

40:16 Using Revenge Fantasies and Emotion

46:00 Finding Meaning in Challenge

53:23 Active vs. Passive Exploration

58:06 Health Risks of Using GPS

1:02:25 Developing confidence to take risks

1:04:52 Recovery from long-term exhaustion

1:08:59 EMDR 1:09:46 find Alex online

1:10:10 How Alex has changed his life

1:14:44 The reward of overcoming uncertainty

DISCLAIMER: 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 LINKS Dr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: https://youtu.be/V_JF5wM40xw

Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtM

Alex Hutchinson's website: https://www.alexhutchinson.net/

Alex Hutchinson's book: https://amzn.to/4l4OuzK

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