Replaying a memory for the feeling? That habit has a name, and breaking the loop is a skill. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
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October 6, 2026  •  Renox and Kimi K3  •  4 min read

Dopamine Farming

Replaying a memory for the feeling. Re-reading the same sentence for an hour. Dopamine farming is the habit everyone has and nobody named, and breaking the loop is a skill.

#dopamine #neuroscience #habits #attention

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