The brain's reward center, mediated by dopamine, is fundamental to motivation and decision-making; without functioning reward systems, organisms lack reasons to engage in activities, and the absence of reward motivation can lead to severe depression and suicidal ideation.
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Unidentified Speaker — WHY Exercise is so Underrated (Brain Power & Movement Link) [DsVzKCk066g]Evidence Quote
“We owe our motivations and entire 'will to live' to the brain's reward center. With almost any activity we choose to do, we do it because we expect some sort of reward. We strive for success in life because we expect the reward of fulfillment, we eat candy bars for the rewarding taste and we do taxes for the reward of not getting audited by the IRS. Without reward, our brains don't have much reason to do anything.”
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