Keep the Speedos On: Desire, Dopamine, and Care Work
The hosts unpack Ryan’s bizarre demand that caregivers perform a fake pop-star obsession, using it to explore dopamine, desire, and why the tease often feels safer than real intimacy. Along the way, they connect the story to emotional labor, surface acting, and the loneliness behind fantasy-driven relationships.
Show Notes
Kent Berridge on Dopamine, Addiction, and Neuroscience - Hear This Idea: https://hearthisidea.com/episodes/kent/
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