Overview
Anna Lembke explores how our dopamine-driven society leads to addiction and anxiety. She offers a framework for resetting our pleasure-pain balance.
What experts say
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Andrew Huberman
Stanford neuroscientist
"Anna Lembke's Dopamine Nation is a must-read. Her concept of the pleasure-pain balance has influenced how I think about behavior."
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Anna Lembke
Stanford Addiction Medicine
"The relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Understanding the pleasure-pain balance is essential in our dopamine-saturated world."
Our take
Essential reading for understanding modern anxiety and addiction. The concept of the pleasure-pain balance is simple but powerful. Short, accessible, and immediately applicable.
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★ Top pick
Dopamine Nation
Anna Lembke · $$
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