Lembke Dopamine Nation and the Age of Digital Drugs, Prof G Conversations

Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of the bestselling book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, joins Scott to discuss the rise of addiction in the digital age from drugs to social media and why our brains are wired to crave more. Plus, Dr. Lembke shares practical solutions to help build a healthier relationship with pleasure. Order Algebra of Wealth now 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Have there been any new findings on how constant stimulation is impacting our brains 02:06 Are teens at risk of becoming dopamine addicts because of constant screen use 04:51 How would you rank different types of addictions, like screen use, drugs, pornography, or gaming, in terms of danger or how they might lead to other addictions 09:28 Why do you think so many young people are turning to substances like Ketamine and Molly instead of alcohol