Book · 2018 · Psychology
The Molecule of More
How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity--and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race
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Should you want to learn more about dopamine in general—not just its relation to addiction, but also in everyday life regarding pursuit and motivation—'The Molecule of More' is an excellent accompanying read.
What they say about it
- Explores dopamine and motivation“pursuit and motivation”3
- Focuses on behaviors over addiction2
The best things said about it
And if you're interested in dopamine more generally, not just in the states of addiction but in everyday life and in pursuit and motivation, The Molecule of More is an excellent book related to that.
Andrew Huberman Huberman Lab · Nov 2022 Dopamine, there's a book, great book called, "The Molecule of More." I didn't write the book unfortunately, but someone else did and it's a great book and it's really about how dopamine we think it's about pleasure, but it establishes craving.
Andrew Huberman Huberman Lab · Jul 2022 The other terrific book about dopamine is the Molecule of More, which is a similar in some regard, but isn't so much about addiction, it's more about other types of behaviors.
Andrew Huberman Huberman Lab · Sep 2021 It's called The Molecule of More and it really talks about dopamine not just as a molecule associated with reward, but a molecule associated with motivation and pursuit and just.
Andrew Huberman Huberman Lab · Feb 2021 The book is the Molecule of More and Brad if you have not heard of this book before you have to get it you're always talking about those little dopamine hits and how those motivate us in life well this whole book is about dopamine and its impact.
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Why people recommend it
The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. Long is a fascinating exploration of dopamine, investigating how this crucial neurotransmitter influences human motivation, desire, everyday behavior, and the delicate balance between pursuit and satisfaction. The book has received high praise and frequent recommendations from Andrew Huberman across multiple episodes of Huberman Lab between 2021 and 2022. Huberman consistently recommended the book to listeners seeking a deeper understanding of dopamine schedules, reward prediction error, and everyday motivation beyond the scope of addiction, often remarking that he wished he had written it himself. Fitness expert Jeff Cavaliere also joined Huberman on a July 2022 episode to highlight the book's significance in explaining neurological pathways and how dopamine establishes craving rather than mere pleasure. Michael Peterson similarly recommended the title during the hot seat segment of a ChooseFI episode in May 2023, urging his co-host Brad to read it due to its profound impact on his perspective regarding dopamine hits and personal motivation. Across these appearances, speakers emphasize the book as an accessible and illuminating guide to the chemical forces shaping human drive and daily decision-making.
Every mention
Andrew Huberman And if you're interested in dopamine more generally, not just in the states of addiction but in everyday li… 9
Recommended
“And if you're interested in dopamine more generally, not just in the states of addiction but in everyday life and in pursuit and motivation, The Molecule of More is an excellent book related to that.”
Recommended
“Dopamine, there's a book, great book called, "The Molecule of More." I didn't write the book unfortunately, but someone else did and it's a great book and it's really about how dopamine we think it's about pleasure, but it establishes craving.”
Recommended
“There is a great book called 'The Molecule of More' that underscores this distinction—even though I didn’t write it myself.”
Discussed
“The other terrific book about dopamine is the "Molecule of More", which is a similar in some regard, but isn't so much about addiction, it's more about other types of behaviors.”
Recommended
“The other terrific book about dopamine is the Molecule of More, which is a similar in some regard, but isn't so much about addiction, it's more about other types of behaviors. Both books really focus on these dopamine schedules and the relationship between these peaks and baselines of dopamine.”
Recommended
“So, we're going to talk about all all of those in the book The Molecule of More, wonderful book. Uh those were described as the here and now molecules, the ones that allow you to experience your sensations and pleasure in the present and for which the brain stops projecting into the future.”
Discussed
“In fact, there's a experiment described in the book The Molecule of More, which is really interesting, where they looked at impulsivity in obese children.”
Recommended
“And a book, since people often ask for book recommendations, I don't know the author personally, but I love the book. It's called The Molecule of More. It's a terrific book. I wish I'd written it, frankly. Um, but if you want to learn more about dopamine, reward prediction error, and how dopamine regulates various aspects of your emotional and”
Recommended
“In fact, a book that I highly recommend if you want to read more about dopamine is a book that frankly I wish I'd written. It's such a wonderful book. It's called The Molecule of More and it really talks about dopamine not just as a molecule associated with reward, but a molecule associated with motivation and pursuit and just”
Michael Peterson the book is the molecule of more and Brad if you have not heard of this book before you have to get it you'… 1
Recommended
“the book is the molecule of more and Brad if you have not heard of this book before you have to get it you're always talking about those uh little dopamine hits and how those motivate Us in life well this whole book is about dopamine and its impact”
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Recommended
“Should you want to learn more about dopamine in general—not just its relation to addiction, but also in everyday life regarding pursuit and motivation—'The Molecule of More' is an excellent accompanying read.”
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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing
“Dopamine has been called in a in a book, I forget the author, the molecule of more. It's all about wanting more.”
Passing
“Certainly, I would suggest neurochemicals like dopamine related to craving and desire, as seen in literature; there’s even a book called The Molecule of More, for example. Dopamine is a complex molecule and can elicit feelings of pleasure alongside a powerful craving for more—this interaction is well-recognized, and it’s understandable how sugar can create an overwhelming desire for even more.”