425: The Science of Sin with Dr. Jack Lewis

The Science of Sin with Dr. Jack Lewis The seven deadly sins are: pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth. Religious or not, most of us would like to avoid these behaviors, but modern technology has made the temptation almost irresistible. How do you not overeat with such brain-triggering processed foods laden with sugar, fat, salt, and flavors? How does a pubescent boy not spend hours a day down a black hole of online porn? And is it any wonder that binge-watching Netflix series has become the norm?  The moral path has always been a challenging one,but right now, it's nearly-impossible. On this week’s show, we’ll discuss the neuroscience behind these behaviors.  Listen & Learn:  How pornography lights up dopamine centers How anonymity online enables wrath and envy at disproportionate levels  Why in some cases, the best way to avoid this bad behaviors is through engineered avoidance  How to understand your brain chemistry so you can adapt to the modern world Links & Resources Dr Jack Lewis’ Website Science of Sin Book ABOUT OUR GUEST Neuroscientist, writer, and personality on a mission  to understand the inworkings of the Human Brian. He’s the author of two books, Sort Your Brain Out and The Science of Sin.  Nutritional Tip of the Week: Sweet Potato vs White Potato Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: [email protected]  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes