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Social media creates dopamine‑driven addiction that inflates emotional volatility
  • The host explains dopamine as a hormone for motivation that the social‑media algorithm repeatedly triggers, mimicking casino rewards.
  • Constant hits increase emotional reactivity, making traders more prone to impulsive decisions.
  • Recognizing this loop is the first step toward mitigating its impact.
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Supporting quotes

Dopamine is a hormone for motivation where when you achieve something meaningful you get a dopamine hit. Host
Social media algorithm is like a casino, you get dopamine hits. Host

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