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Camille Fournier
Dopamine is both a hormone and neurotransmitter, and it’s at the core of executive dysfunction. In a neurotypical brain, dopamine is released upon an expected completion of a task or activity. Dopamine is not the pleasure or “reward” chemical. It’s the ongoing motivation chemical. Dopamine should be released when someone is on the way to finishing a task or project. Dopamine makes you feel good while doing tasks. It keeps you motivated to continue working towards the finish line. Those with ADHD don’t have enough dopamine available to their neurons, and thus are far less motivated to start or complete a given task, even if they normally enjoy doing it. Lack of dopamine causes the brain to seek out other sources of stimulation in the environment. You probably know these other sources of stimulation by their more common name: distractions.
10. Proteus Effect:
In virtual spaces, people become like their avatars. For instance, using a "sexy" avatar tends to make a person more flirtatious. This suggests people's personalities are largely a performance choreographed to social expectations.
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