Hacking of the Human Mind - Robert Lustig, MD, MSL | The FitMind Podcast

Robert Lustig, MD, MSL is an endocrinologist, professor emeritus of pediatrics at UCSF, and author of the bestseller Fat Chance and The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains.
We discuss the basic brain mechanisms behind various addictive products that are hacking our reward centers, the 7 key differences between pleasure and happiness, neuromarketing, and what to do about all this.
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Hey Tom,I totally agree with you,I have noticed a similar thing,the chicken depend on which they eat.

[@bobbates7421]

We can buy pleasure, but we cannot buy happiness. That’s a statement I will use. What a good analogy for what we see going wrong in this country.

[@didahuka7986]

Pleasure is addictive but happiness is not. Pleasure can be bought and happiness is not. Pleasure is individual while happiness is social.Pleassure is serotonin mediated while pleasure is dopamine receptors involved.Very good lessons.

[@matthewpiper6526]

What a beautifully eloquent statement! And wonderful content !😊😊😊😊

[@petersharman8013]

Robert Lustig is a beacon of hope for a better future.

[@MrArtdelgado210]

THIS GUY! Dr. Lustig has been a hero of mine for years because he provided me with the knowledge that led to a paradigm shift that protects me from the pro-profit, manipulative tactics that were influencing my choices, behaviors, and interactions with others. You simply can't unsee the truth, and to quote David Allen Thoreau "Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth."

[@CornerStaple]

Thanks to Dr. Lustig I've reprogrammed how I think and I'm no longer oblivious

[@janapeony8561]

Dr. Lustig is the best,brilliant man,great interview.Thank you.

[@Zebrajellyfishphoto]

Wonderful. Robert Lustig has done lots of valuable work.

[@felicisimomalinao698]

Thanks to Dr. Lustig. WE HAVE TO CONTROL ADDICTION. An M.D. - Dr. Lustig has complex knowledge and explanations about nutrition and brain health, even economics and product branding.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

This man's intellect and insight is like a drug for me. Vicki

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

He is communicating with your subconscious mind, the inner child, in a nurturing way, while simultaneously displaying wisdom. At once poetic and exact. "If thine eye be single"

[@jfk9996]

Can't believe this only has a few thousand views and a dozen comments, WFT!

[@bobbylee2853]

He has been on so many other pod casts saying the same. Nothing extraordinary when you preach to the choir.

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​@@bobbylee2853neva heard that saying b4 😅

[@jackgoldman1]

Life changing message. I sent it to my daughter who has two children. Thank you for this video.

[@enkibumbu]

It's a pleasure to listen to such a comprehensive, cogent, and articulate world view.

[@lokeshkasana6009]

I am professor of chemistry in India I want to give this message to my students thanks Dr Lusting

[@asexualatheist3504]

Thanks to Dr Lustig’s studies, I’ve been able to get past the sugar addiction that I struggled with for decades.

[@AlbertAimerHTL]

Dr. Lustig is the man. Props to him.

[@jespestana]

This interview to Prof Lustig is one of the best. I think that he is getting better at explaining things in an entertaining way. Or maybe I have heard enough of his talks, that I understand him better 🤣

[@karlhaugas9809]

How intertaining one is is not important, it is what he teaches that is important. For example drinking Coca Cola is giving you pleasure and not happiness.

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​@@karlhaugas9809not for you maybe

[@fendercare]

Outstanding video thank you for taking the time to make this

[@swapnilchaudhari4253]

Thanks a million for making this interview video. It makes a lot of sense. One of the best video available on YT for learning about psychology of addiction.

[@felicisimomalinao1981]

Excellent interview and lecture of Dr. Lustig.

[@kuldeepgadhvi1788]

CORRECTION The name of the book mentioned by Dr. Rob needs correction. It is THE HOUR BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF and not THE HOUR BETWEEN BEAR AND WOLF

[@llorens5880]

Now don't get me completely wrong! I still have a few favorite you tube channels have always followed crime and trials. I just found I was getting addicted and unmotivated. Your video was motivating and enlightening Thanks

[@corrupt1238]

Thank you for having Dr Robert Lustig on, when he talks , I listen.

[@edensmith552]

Thank you, Dr. Lusting for this video

[@julijastefanova7768]

Dr. Lustig is a God of infinite information and wisdom! I am addicted to all-of his videos. He should run for a president. Sharing his videos with friends and family. He should do Netflix documentary to reach further. I am changing my diet and removing processed foods from my diet. My whole family loves home cooked vegetable meals with lots of fiber. We love you for helping the humanity. Thank you. 😊

[@cesargil5997]

That was some extraordinary insight. Very worth bookmarking to watch again.

[@helenholland236]

My whole family are benefiting from this information. Its enraging and motivating in equal measure.

[@sarabellum4880]

Life long cannabis user here. Now I know exactly what has happened to me but I'm unable to make the next step. I can not stop this destructive behavior as of yet . I do have hope now thanks to you amazing humans !!!

[@joefox9765]

Try cutting down and supplementing it with more positive physical activities if you really want to stop. Try to stop for several days and reward yourself a little on a special occasion. So challenge yourself

[@bobbates7421]

Talk to Jesus

[@geraldinemckeogh]

​@@bobbates7421He's the only one that can deliver you from drugs. 🙏

[@2FollowHim777]

Self talk works, gentle self talk like 'I've decided to cut down, and eventually not require cannabis. I needed it then, now I'm less needy, and will pursue happiness. Wishing you the best.

[@Tzimtzum26]

Try microdosing mushrooms. May help with neuroplasticity and present an expanded perspective

[@pauuGabo]

Watched it twice in a row. Priceless like the contentment of serotonin. Thanks a lot for this gem, or maybe I should say this hug. Sharing.

[@henrystidston1422]

Lustig does his research, interesting to listen to.

[@serenevalor]

This is an amazing podcast. I stumbled across your channel and I'm really enjoying the content! Would love to learn more about serotonin's role in the gut as well as the gut-brain relationship.

[@terracottaneemtree6697]

Good point!

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Such a great interview. Hope gets millions of view Dr Lustig is the best to exolain in simple words many things in nutrition and now addiction to the public. I love him and thanks him forever. M gracias amigo.

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This is classic Buddhism, the Buddha knew it without all the neuroscience 🙏

[@albertschulz5575]

Thank you so much. I learn Something new everytime I listen to Dr Lustig.

[@donpowers8726]

Thank you Dr Lustig

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Amazing insights!!

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Thank you for your work

[@rohitkumar_1805]

Pls ur so holistic and the discourse is so relevant i have bevome addicted to ur face and words

[@davida1606]

Unselfish love, kindness, and caring is the best way towards having true fulfillment. On our last day, we will not be wishing for more time at the office, more money, or cool things, but we will be wanting more time to share with the people we care about and love. Why wait till your last day? Spend time with them today.

[@meblack007]

Its a great podcast, spreading real facts and good advice about health nutrition and dietetics, i started decreasing sugar consumption and i wish i could spread this vibe and methodologies through my country 🇲🇦🇲🇦

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Great! wow! what a man !! what an analysis!!

[@nanabanana1983]

Please pray for me for healing in my brain snd all body systems and severe depression because of neuroendocrine problems and GI and inability to have any joy at all. I’ve lost everything because of this. I have severe pain and very strange and extremely uncomfortable symptoms that never end. I can’t eat or eliminate normal bowel movements etc, severe autonomic and autoimmune dysfunction. I can’t sweat, my skin feels different from the inside, everything is different and my brain is in complete darkness. I cannot sleep because of something wrong in my brain and nothing has helped. I haven’t slept for a year, I have aged so much and my skin and body looks like an old lady I need a miracle. I’m only 39, I wasn’t ready to die yet and living this way is actually not life either. Not at all.

[@Alex-io6ky]

fascinating talk, will take action and share with friends

[@cougarcandy921]

The imbalance of dopamine to serotonin shows how flawed of an individual we are..."we can buy pleasure, but not happiness ".... now I know why, pleasure is abundant, happiness is scarce...

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Nice and knowledgeable discussion.

[@Risk-on1]

34:50 the correct title of the book is "the hour between dog and wolf" Definitely recommended especially for trading

[@harmony7112]

Excellently explained thank you & love from İstanbul

[@willmpet]

I took an SSRI and said I hadn’t felt so Happy since grade school. But in college a friend showed me how to be Happy. It was easy for me, “Just be Happy”

[@kenadams5504]

If the 8 pathologies behind chronic disease are not drugable , but are 'foodable '...this points to the unexpected healing ability of whole foods !.

[@emotionalsupportpaintbrush]

There are also people w chronic illnesses who did “all the right things”. I ate paleo, did CrossFit, was never over a healthy bmi and yet still got Guillean barre so just make sure you aren’t shaming people for their disease. Maybe a lot are attributable to lifestyle but not all.

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@@emotionalsupportpaintbrush shaming others is wrong

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Dr Lustig has his critics, but I love to listen to him.

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I am going to get your book thanks

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Same, Dr. Lustig. So cool.

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[@janjkothalanka7370]

Thank you sir for your information . where can we buy your books. we need to read again and again and keep remembering this important info to regulate our mind and life

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8:36 Serotonin vs. Dopamine

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Super information

[@gregbennett993]

The reality and HOPE comes from parents and "WE" wanting to understand our bodies. We are responsible for ourselves .... NO ONE ELSE! This info is powerful and Must be communicated to families and teachers....... Gov. will not do it nor the fast food industry.

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45:11 "All foods that are healthy don't advertise at all..." Whoa!

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Great 👍

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17:00 I heard that THC helps the mylan sheath grow.

[@SimonCash]

Doesn't the dominance of the reward system over our behavior suggest that we are fundamentally designed not necessarily to be happy but just to survive?

[@1Abdollah]

Thanks

[@robertvideochannel]

First 5 minutes 0:01 should be translated the #Muttersprache

[@tigeragri5355]

Wonderful job congrats sir One more question How AI controls or hacks human brain is it possible

[@hariharry391]

🙏Dear brother Liam. Is the FitMind: Mind Training App for android available? existence bless you.

[@FitMindMeditation]

It's a high priority on our list, but still about 6 months away. Thanks for your interest!

[@chelomaisso2036]

Very interesting podcast. I got a bit disoriented by the price elasticity issue. I searched the Internet and I found that it is exactly the opposite. Any idea about that?

[@kenadams5504]

The idea is that when the price of fastfood /soda is increased , the consumption level is maintained . When the price of foods that aid serotonin production is increased , consumption levels decrease . Therefore , the short term pleasure affect of sugar foods , is what consumers pay more money for.We will not pay more for the long term happiness Whole Foods bring us . This shows the relationship between "money expenditure and pleasure" , as opposed to "money expenditure and happiness ". Pleasures can be acquired quickly with money , but long term happiness cannot.

[@TerryJLaRue]

Elasticity works both ways. For example, the price of salt is inelastic. If salt price goes down, people don't buy more; they buy the same amount. If the price goes up, people don't buy less; they buy the same amount. That's one reason you rarely see salt on sale.

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Be not confirmed to this world, but be ye transformed, by the renewing of your mind...

[@jackgoldman1]

Best medicines? Exercise, lose weight, eat whole food. This is critical to good health. My retiring MD told me this. PS, Buy whole food at Aldis. Aldis is 30% to 50% less than the big chains. At least that is my experience. Soups, salads, stir fry, problem cured.

[@pismobiics825]

"There's no such thing as being addicted to too much happiness."

[@Neetish21]

From this i presume natural sugar should be ok. Does having a mango a day also hurt the same way as having something processed desserts with similar sugar content. I find it hard to stay away from fruits and considering they are real they should be ok I guess. Some macro Based diets consider them the same

[@richardcardinale7152]

I don't think fruits will hurt you the same way. But too much of any carbs will be detrimental.

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Nice

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How we can get back our privacy

[@rohitkumar_1805]

The hour between dog not bear and the wolf the book by dr john coats

[@evelynramos445]

Addiction as child or young adults?

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Mindset

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The message is vital but no action or no change result to nothing ...

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Mobile viewer's hacker and add Co. and dreams of ? Hacker's or viewer's are marketing or social helping about ? Is mind hacker and kinds of provider's, Chooor or hacker difference ?

[@zimjun7]

6:45 I don't know. George Carlin had said when some say: "Oh, I'd be more than happy to do that." How can someone be MORE than happy???? "This to me sounds like a dangerous mental condition." hilarious!! We had to put Dave in a mental home....well...he was more than happy."

[@evelynramos445]

Who are following and using as an experiment?

[@billbass3801]

What does he mean by ‘the Internet being stress’? “The internet” is not easily quantified

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Happiness is a state of mind.

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[@georgeandiramegafan4171]

Who are these 8 year olds who can't tell the difference between the ads and the program? I can remember watching TV as a 3 year old. I was keenly aware of the difference between Astroboy or the Lone Ranger or Mighty Mouse or Bullwinkle or Lorenzo the Clown and an ad for breakfast cereeal, a board game, a cigarrete, or a toy.

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*cough cough* "I have a horrible cocaine addiction"

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Whyyyyy does anyone know what this is going to cause among people and than having a scaner like cell Phone capapble of reading your mind with. This type of technology you guys should come to PUERTO VALLARTA AND SEE WHAT THIS IS CAUSING IN THE WRONG HANDS HERE IN

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"Happy Hour" in th bar comes t mind. Fake seretone

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Real food is ethical dieting.

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LOL

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IT'S A BUYERS' MARKET - JUST CHANGE BUYING BEHAVIOR! DON'T GIVE DOCTORS WHO HAVE DEGREES FROM A CRACKERJACK BOX HAVE POWER IN YOUR LIFE!

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[@terracottaneemtree6697]

Why not tackle the industries that are completely illegal: drug trafficking and sex trafficking The fast food industry is peanuts in comparison!

[@amelioration8437]

Great info .. but he’s working with AI?🚫

[@zo2dfarm923]

They should teach this in schools instead of proper sodomy techniques.

[@terracottaneemtree6697]

Eight DISEASES? Those are CONDITIONS, I believe - this doctor has some good points, yet uses exaggeration at times to push his message.

[@OscarPerez-ox8sq]

Why dont you say that working and studying is also an addiction? is that beacuse it allows to be productive to pay taxes? you can watch porn all day long as much as you work all day long or study or read, is what you love to do what is life, but working hard to pay taxes is a waste of life.

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What’s with the interviewers outfit?

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Your pleasure seeking is making you miserable ☹️

[@evelynramos445]

We are manipulating fron a layform perspective

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Explore about islam ones please open up quran and read

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

Amazing ... so pleased i happened upon this... Im addicted to stevia i think... And if it spikes my insulin that explains alot of my problems ....insomnia, depression, anxiety etc.. No more of that ..