Why your brain is biologically wired for addiction
In short: From sugar cravings to chemical substances, our brains are hardwired to seek out behaviors that trigger pleasure. This video explores the underlying biochemistry and evolutionary biology that drive these powerful urges.
The video examines how the human brain responds biochemically to various addictive substances and pleasurable behaviors. Rather than being a simple malfunction, these cravings are rooted in fundamental biological processes.
Hank Green explains the science behind why we crave things like alcohol, cigarettes, and sugar by looking at where these responses originated in our evolutionary history.
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