एक आदत बदल लो सब कुछ बदल जाएगा | Change Just 1 Habit to Change Your Life | Dopamine Detox

Welcome to this video where we explore the fascinating world of dopamine and its impact on our behavior. In 1898, American psychologist Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment known as the "Law of Effect." This experiment proved that if we perform an action and receive a positive reward as a consequence, we are more likely to repeat that action. On the contrary, if we don't receive a reward, the chances of repeating the action are significantly reduced.

Let's dive deeper into this experiment. Edward Thorndike conducted a puzzle box experiment with cats. He placed a cat inside a puzzle box and placed a bowl of fish outside the box to excite the cat. At first, the cat didn't know what to do to get out of the box. However, while trying to figure it out, the cat accidentally stumbled upon a lever that opened the box. As a reward, the cat received the fish. This process was repeated, and gradually, the cat developed a habit of quickly finding the lever and escaping the box.

But how does this habit development occur? Through the dopamine variable reward system. But what exactly is that?

Did you know that when you upload a picture on Instagram, you don't receive immediate notifications for likes? Instagram accumulates a certain number of likes before notifying you. Before the notification arrives, you might find yourself wondering why certain people, like Shreyash, Preeti, or Saurabh, haven't liked your picture yet. This anticipation might make you feel a bit down. And then, suddenly, you receive a notification saying, "PREETI, along with 25 people, has liked your picture." This instantaneously boosts your mood, as dopamine is released in your body, making you feel good. Chamath Palihapitiya, former vice president of growth at Facebook, expresses regret over introducing dopamine-releasing features on Facebook, social media, in general, which has led to addiction and caused harm to society, making people feel depressed.

According to an article by Business Insider, we touch our phone screens approximately 2,617 times a day due to the dopamine variable reward system.

In conclusion, dopamine is a neurotransmitter in our brain that motivates us, brings us happiness, and keeps us in a positive state. Dopamine is released when we receive a reward, such as eating chocolate or samosas, smoking a cigarette, drinking tea, watching Netflix, spending time with friends, or engaging in other activities that our brain considers rewarding. This is why we tend to repeat these actions over and over again.

Now that we understand the role of dopamine, let's explore the concept of reinforcement and punishment.

"Reinforcement and Punishment: Understanding Behavior Change"

To understand how our behavior can be changed through reinforcement and punishment, we need to look at B.F. Skinner's 1938 operant conditioning experiment.

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