That feeling when you get phasic bursting of dopamine neurons in the Ventral Tegmental Area
Speculations about feelings of well-being and how to more reliably have them

Things this piece talks about
How my horrible start to 2020 unfolded into the best year ever (that I wouldn't want to experience again)1
Why being 'happy' isn't the same as having sustained desirable steady-state mood conditions
Do more of the things you love is probably not as worthwhile as doing more of the things you'd rather not
The v…
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