On Desire: Why We Want What We Want <Edge Direct>

If our desires are largely copied or driven by fleeting brain chemicals, how do we find "thick" desires—the ones that actually matter?

Have you ever walked into a store for a specific pair of jeans, only to walk out with a leather jacket you didn’t know you needed? Or perhaps you’ve chased a promotion for years, only to reach the top and feel strangely hollow? On Desire: Why We Want What We Want

Integrating insights from psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, The Invisible Thread: Why We Want What We Want If our desires are largely copied or driven

It sounds like a cliché, but shifting focus from acquisition to appreciation interrupts the dopamine loop. On Desire: Why We Want What We Want