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Aug 21
33m 39s

E35 - Labubus & Your Dopamine Addiction

Break the Psycle
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What do demonic children’s toys, blind boxes, and your dating apps all have in common? They’re all teaching us to gamble with our dopamine. From Labubus luring kids into mini slot-machine moments, to the thrill of sports betting, reality TV drama, and that little buzz when your phone lights up—we’re talking about why it feels so good to get hooked, and why it’s so hard to stop. Join us for a breakdown of how we all became dopamine junkies together.

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