There's a book I love called 'Thrilled to Death.' It continually presses on your nucleus accumbens, which produces dopamine, continuously pressing on the pleasure centers in your brain.
Daniel Amen · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Mar 2024 Listen at 47:08 Why people recommend it
Thrilled to Death by L.J. Sellers is a compelling thriller novel that touches upon themes of suspense and psychological engagement. During an appearance on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in March 2024 for an episode titled The Brain Expert: How To Raise Mentally Resilient Children (According To Science), Dr. Daniel Amen discussed the publication at length. Dr. Amen shared his personal fondness for the title, explaining to the host and listeners that the narrative continuously stimulates the nucleus accumbens. He noted that this region of the brain is responsible for producing dopamine and activating the pleasure centers. By analyzing the psychological impact of the book, Dr. Amen connected its suspenseful nature to broader conversations about brain chemistry, motivation, and the ways in which external stimuli can captivate human attention in a manner similar to modern digital engagement and social media. His endorsement highlighted how storytelling can directly interact with the neurological systems governing human pleasure and excitement, making the book a fascinating intersection of popular fiction and neuroscience.
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Daniel Amen There's a book I love called 'Thrilled to Death.' It continually presses on your nucleus accumbens, which p… 1
“There's a book I love called 'Thrilled to Death.' It continually presses on your nucleus accumbens, which produces dopamine, continuously pressing on the pleasure centers in your brain.”
