Reward and Motivation
Every creature seeks rewards, but humans uniquely prioritize abstract rewards over basic needs. While primary rewards like food and water address biological necessities, secondary rewards—such as ideologies or social validation—can drive behavior even when they conflict with immediate needs. The challenge lies in making choices that often defer gratification, as individuals work towards long-term goals like education or fitness.In this clip
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Ep 76: How do you decide? (Part 2) | INNER COSMOS WITH DAVID EAGLEMAN
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