RAF435: The Drive for Happiness
So why is it fun to drive a car? Scientifically, I mean. The most apt word I can think of to describe the feeling of driving a fast car on a curvy road is exhilaration. Biologically, this is caused by a combination of neurotransmitters and hormones, primarily dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine (also known as adrenaline). These chemicals, when combined, create a feeling of joy, excitement, and increased alertness. Dopamine drives the reward system and is released in response to novel and exciting stimuli. Adrenaline and norepinephrine, on the other hand, prepare the body for action by…
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