THE HACKING OF THE AMERICAN MIND with Dr. Robert Lustig

The best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig explores how industry has contributed to a culture of addiction, depression and chronic disease. Always provocative, Lustig reveals the science that drives these states of mind and offers solutions we can use. [10/2017] [Show ID: 32572]
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[@fugguhber4699]

Serotonin: I have been clean and sober - after being a hardcore drug addict until I was 35 years old - for 32 years now, and understand these concepts very well. At about 2 years clean and sober, I had a very important awakening, that showed me that I was going to make it: I was at a park, by myself, on a wonderful sunny summer day, and I was just sitting and watching people, and then I saw this little 3 or 4 year old boy chasing ducks around and just laughing and being a bundle of fun. I just felt joy, and happiness........ for real, and I realized that this was the feeling I tried to find during 20 years of drug abuse....... and that what I was missing was real life, and simple happiness.

[@mrvetiver5587]

I was at 8 months sober from alcohol when I had my miracle moment. During that moment and for the first time in my life, I felt true clarity and faith. I haven’t thought about taking a drop of alcohol since and at almost 4 years clean, life just continues getting better and better

[@goodcitizen9854]

Thank you for sharing your experience and recognizing how it can help others.

[@Eebydeeby2112]

Very proud of you for stopping your drug addiction!

[@caroledevlin4436]

Too bad.

[@pgapronj1]

Finally someone is telling the world 🌎 the truth!... absolutely brilliant.

[@christopherdockstader16]

Don't take this the wrong way and get mad at me, but there are a few people out there that tell the truth. The difficult part for us is discerning who. The easiest way is if they are selling something, then they are probably not so truthful. Other than that, just the test of time and experimenting oneself is all I figured out.

[@pgapronj1]

“ Only by doing the ( research ) will you be able too understand what is the truth and what is just lyes “....

[@vincentconti3633]

@@christopherdockstader16 very good. It took me a while but somewhere along the line I learned this! Gracias!

[@christopherdockstader16]

Even if I completely listen to the best arguments and evidence, only my body can tell me what works for me. I would say, just take it as someone's opinion. If you can prove it, then go for it. If not, just keep it in the back of your head and maybe ask others.

[@christopherdockstader16]

@@pgapronj1 Even then, so many loopholes in research and too many or few variables. No one lives in a vacuum. I go: listen, try, feel. Otherwise I just move on.

[@cswann8]

As someone who's gone to the mat with recreational drugs and crawled away bloodied and bruised, the differences between pleasure and happiness make perfect sense as explained by Dr Lustig.

[@johnborelli2711]

I concur sir……

[@137bob3d]

winning a game of solitaire brings me momentary pleasure. and its one of many pleasures in a day. and now the experience is with this new information to put them in a perspecrtive that wasnt there before dr lustig came along

[@floridaman318]

Even sex when pursued excessively well.... I think we all know the consequences. It's about to be in all our faces in about a month.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@137bob3d What has it told you about momentary pleasures?

[@137bob3d]

@@ColtraneTaylor CT... exactly 'what' is forgotten. likely it was his pleasures were characterized by Lustig as 'momentary'. and this led to noticing them more in my own life. one example is winning a game of Solitaire. and for a few moments do feel a happy-pleasure state of mind. then it passes. and its back to the grind. his "... hacking ... " book has been one of the BIG reads so far this year. a lucky discovery. it was mentioned by the author of "the least of us". and out of liking that one too , out of curiousity got a copy from the local library. then , later , bought my own off ebay.

[@renupathak4442]

I am an Indian, a biochemist and a teacher. I am completely in awe of this amazing man's articulation of the truth. Have his book fat chance and now listening to this is happiness for me. You Sir deserve a noble prize.

[@ccahill2322]

Renu Pathak, no offence, Sir, but it's Nobel. Noble sounds the same but entirely different meaning. The specific meaning of words in the context of mind hacking is extremely important.

[@vincenttv6325]

The prize is named after Alfred Nobel.This is the way swedes call noble. So it is not wrong a spelling error once in a while. His view was excellent.

[@annellacannella5674]

@@ccahill2322 LOL. Make spelling great again!

[@ccahill2322]

@@annellacannella5674 , no, just learn the language if you want to communicate clearly. Then, brainwashing becomes less usable.

[@JodyKenyon]

@@ccahill2322 I knew exactly what Renu meant.

[@jameswhite1910]

As someone who has lived in a variety of economic/social situations, I have learned that not only does money not buy happiness, poverty actually contributes to happiness (in the absence of crime). Not believing that you CAN have more, allows a human to be content in their world. A famous quote that is just timeless: "I have learned, whatever state I am in, to be content". Our trap is that we are told "You deserve more than I had" and "You can grow up to be President" (you can't, not really) - and so we we are NEVER content with what we have, or our lot in life.... we seek the pleasure advancing, a fast car, a beautiful house, authority over minions but we forego the happiness of spare time to be with friends and family.

[@leonard9624]

This". Sadly having a content mindset is hated by employees, bosses and co-workers.

[@QuantumReserve]

I think therefore I am. What er it be?

[@wednesdayschild3627]

Well said

[@christinewhitehair6623]

James you are a bible reader.😉

[@jacksnyder7318]

We are driven by every aspect of our American world to gain more while being forbidden from relaxing by the knowledge that doing so will land us in ugly poverty and crime ridden slum. We are taught that heaven is our reward after a long life of sacrifice and relentless work. Our entire society is set up to preclude doing anything but struggle or give in to total government welfare and surrender of personal rights. The American system is rigged by corporate and government interests to squeeze the very life blood from its citizens and give them as little time, freedom or possession as necessary to keep the status quo.

[@kookookachu26]

I had the opportunity of listening to this guy on coast to coast AM riding home, and my god this guy is such a good talker. He's definitely extremely well read. I referred his book to my professor, and my professor absolutely loved it! This book needs more recognition.

[@137bob3d]

we're on the same page , you and i , with our recognition of dr Ls message and how we now think and feel about how our diet is/has been affecting us

[@olivertaltynov9220]

He says also quite a lot nonsenses - his framing of propaganda is complete nonsense; "the faith is not important"??? Ugh... so means that his faith that his work is important is basically not important for him as long as he has an audience to listen his half-true, half-rubbish :-D funny.

[@kookookachu26]

@@olivertaltynov9220 I’m sure you’re well educated and you know what you’re talking about

[@rawlsrules]

@@olivertaltynov9220 No. That is not faith. In any case, I think he was referring to religious faiths.

[@olivertaltynov9220]

@@rawlsrules See, I do know, that there is no difference in those faiths. Believe me .-) all of that is about integrity for humans.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Fascinating. I’m old enough to remember the real estate industry conflating house with home. Initially, it was used because, I believe, houses were becoming harder to buy, and people were being “down-sold” the more affordable condominiums and townhouses. To remove the stigma of not being able to buy a traditional house, the industry massaged housing options into “homes.” Of course, they were also selling the concept of a “home,” a place where love resides, as being the same thing as the commodity “housing,” a collection of walls, floors, and ceilings.

[@ladybug5859]

La Tuna u nailed. I remember looking for a HOME because I had lived in apartments all of my life-- which is for decades --and they would call an apartment a home and they also called it a condo. I didn't know what a condo was as opposed to an apartment and I finally learned it simply means you OWN it. And they like to call it a HOME. YOU rented an apartment & if it was upscale or in an upscale neighborhood-- let's say in South Florida or LA-- they would call it a HOME and it REALLY upset me. IT was cognitive dissonance-- as they say-- because I knew an apartment was NOT at home. EVEN NOW if you live in South Florida in a multimillion-dollar condo where your feet do not touch the ground when you leave your apartment-- especially cuz you might like the penthouse one which is the most expensive --I DO NOT CALL IT a HOME but they do and now I know how it all started

[@yyxy.oncesaid]

Who cares ,if it's where you live then it's UR home . If you live in a car then that car is Ur home.Who is anyone to say that Ur home is not Ur home

[@ladycactus110]

Yes. What a stretch to SELL someone a HOME!

[@ladybug5859]

@@yyxy.oncesaid YES home is where the ❤ is but they used the word to SELL SELL a8elk and THAT'S WRONG

[@clydekimsey7503]

@@yyxy.oncesaid one does not buy a home; one creates a home environment

[@michaelshaw7652]

I just enjoy Dr. Lustig's talks, very enlightening. Unfortunately, we have too few of true intellectuals like him.

[@gem-mint-cardscom]

they have all been cancelled

[@lovinglifehealth]

There have been and are plenty of them out there, who I’ve followed for many years who’ve been censured and discredited to prevent their influence from spreading. Truth is a resonant contagion.

[@petemavus2948]

Exactly

[@deefee701]

In favour of Biggest Loser and the Kardashians.

[@Wituski]

True happiness and fulfillment come when you feel that you are making a valuable contribution to your world.

[@nightlights1212]

That's just, like, your opinion man.

[@kelliez9991]

@WitoldZukowski. Feeling unhappy?. Instead of buying something , give something away. Volunteer somewhere. Hold the door for a stranger. Buy coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks.

[@lindafox3619]

@@nightlights1212 YOU ARE SOOOO SMART MAN !

[@procrastinator41]

@@nightlights1212😆

[@brandib5591]

This video turned on a lightbulb in me I didn't even know burned out. I'm FLOORED that I blurred the two for so long. Dr. Robert Lustig is a visionary for the body and soul.

[@IansUToob57]

I've been pounding this message for years and thought I was alone. I LOVE everything Dr. Lustig is saying. Marketing is at the crux of our current cultural issues.

[@penniroyal4398]

It’s the belief that marketing is “truth” that is the crux of our issues. Marketing for the most part is like a first date. You always what to look and act your best. But after the relationship is established then you start showing your true self because you think they are hooked and you don’t need to try as hard to keep the person!

[@SamStone1964]

We have free choice so we can't blame marketing.

[@malachi-]

Go watch... "The Century of Self Part 1"

[@rogerdolphin1819]

marketing is aimed at young people who don't have discernment, to turn them into Good Customers, and humble slaves to the Tax and Banking Monopoly.

[@marleen498]

We need more people like dr Robert Lustig. He has has all the knowledge and arguments to show us what is actually going on in society (and not only is the US, here in Europe happens exactly the same)

[@delmariecrandall9229]

aLSO IN cANADA

[@beautifulnature5593]

@@delmariecrandall9229 You should elect a better leader for your great country!

[@vegetossgss1114]

The Tobacco addiction is the worst because it does affect children and totally innocent persons through second hand smoking. Tobacco should definitely be forbidden in all countries for all ages.

[@user-bz4dm7jx6g]

I totally agree. It is the world of corporations that would do anything to make a profit. Thay have no scruples.

[@Mgc3270]

I could listen to this doctor for hours. Extremely interesting and well explained.

[@ikutiap5923]

Nothing and nobody is holding you from doing just that. You can do what others do: watching it for hours. :)

[@Mgc3270]

@@ikutiap5923 Lol, indeed!

[@jefffarmer5785]

Totally, Agree-!!!

[@thomasfredjackson1115]

This very old data,btw.

[@bobjacobson858]

...but..but..but does that mean you are 'addicted'?

[@jimmykist]

I'm in love with this guy's mind and the way he tells it how it is without overcomplocating it. Thankful that he's sharing his honest studies 🙏

[@bchompoo]

That's true experiences and judgement that comes with age.

[@louisaccardi2268]

Yes Chelsey he has dumbed it down so a forth grader can understand it.

[@lastmanstanding1954]

if you are in love with his mind then you need some serious mental health.......!!!! and you don't have an ounce of intelligence in your tiny brain.

[@louisaccardi2268]

@@lastmanstanding1954 Hi Ms. Camper. Hope you're staying happy. So, be more specific and explain why you said what you expressed.

[@francispoldiak2139]

@@louisaccardi2268 Your point?

[@sementaralah]

"They're all your mother told you, but you forgot". This statement makes me chills.

[@delmariecrandall9229]

Hello from Alberta, Canada. I am speechless with agreeing with you. I will review your book. Here's one for you : GRATITUDE TURNS WHAT WE HAVE INTO ENOUGH.

[@dwk67]

Sadly he's right. The USA is the world leader in depression. The better things get, the more we obsess over them not being perfect. The more miserable we are, the more we self medicate with the available perceived shortcuts to happiness, which are really just cheap pleasures that never truly satisfy and leave an ever widening void in the human spirit.

[@JuanTorres-ny9ff]

ThumperOne But most of those people that want to go there, it's out of necessity. If they had good lives where they are from, problably wouldn't go there. People get to be happy when they stay in the countries where they belong to and are not of course alienated.

[@christopherdockstader16]

I think he has really hit upon something here. Wisdom. Nice.

[@gorkie6998]

u give more depression to the world than u are depressed...

[@itzakehrenberg3449]

No, the USA really isn't the leader in depression around the world. Look it up.

[@itzakehrenberg3449]

@@gorkie6998 No, we give entertainment, foreign aid and happiness to the world, you slimy foreigner. Stay off the American internet and KZbin if you are so unhappy with us.

[@janinepappas1208]

This guy is brilliant. Why are there so few people who realize this?

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

Because mankind is stupid

[@lucindabreeding]

I don't think people are totally ignorant of this information. Take the points he made about cooking. I think a lot of people are working as hard as they can and feeding their families. Convenience and processed foods make it so much easier for working families to eat. I'm cooking more now than I ever have, and it is a lot more time consuming and tiring than I expected. Frozen whole foods have helped me out a little, as have meal prepping techniques. But the reality is, at least for my family, I can pop a frozen pizza in the oven and have dinner on the table 20 minutes later - and no one complains about any component of the meal - no sniffing at the vegetables, complaining about the texture of the protein, the taste of the seasonings - which are the easiest way to add flavor without adding a whole bunch of fat. If I was a homemaker, this wouldn't be that big of a deal. But I have a full-time job, and more cooking has meant a lot more work for me. I admire home cooks who love doing it. I don't.

[@SaulGone613]

It's easier to believe soda is bad for you when it starts making you feel like crap. That usually means you're over 50. Your palette is set by then, so even if you WANT to clean it up, your habits are set. Then you have to dig up the data, cause it's still niche. Most don't get that far.

[@magmasunburst9331]

There are some people that understand some basics of this. Unfortunately, they also end up buying into a lot of other agendas and have personality difficulties such as substance abuse, fighting things that they shouldn't fight and so on.

[@spaceghost8995]

@@SaulGone613 I agree. A coworker of mine drinks ONLY Pepsi. Almost NEVER a sip of water unless he is desperate and ran out of Pepsi. His teeth are long gone of course and he is hopelessly obese and very sick. He will be gone soon. He can barely work now as it is.

[@mikef2813]

Great interviewer. She asks a question, then she sits quietly while maintaining eye contact and listening without interrupting. Mainstream media take note.

[@tonelocrian]

Still one of the best interviews of the decade, regarding how the brain has been hacked by corporate misinformation on your diet & nutrition, and how that affects your motivations for pleasure vs. true happiness. Featuring Ashley Mason, PhD & Dr. Robert Lustig.

[@honestnewsnet]

Happiness satisfies. It's like a husband and wife that are faithful to each other. They are not looking for someone else because they have found true happiness.

[@naomicharman3930]

This man is absolutely BRILLIANT. Love ur work Robert

[@jackday4529]

Salute to Mr. Lustig for your wisdom and knowledge and courage! You are an American hero!

[@MrP4v]

My mom used to say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! She was right ! We need to fix the food system and diet to get to the root cause.

[@ethaninwhite]

I can honestly say that this book was THE best book I have read in 2017, and I read quite a lot. I can not recommend it enough

[@olivierclaude5756]

Greetings from France ! You guys are so lucky to have this genius. So basically I had my dopamin up by watching this and that lead to a short lived pleasure. But because I learnt a lot and I worked on my English I feel happy so probably had my serotonin up as well... I admit that I lost some sleeping time but who cares ? No alarm tomorrow :)

[@RedeemedSon144]

This is truly amazing. (I have heard of him before), but I didn't really make the connection between pleasure and happiness. He explains everything so clearly. And the 4 C's that my mother told me (but I forgot): Connect, Contribute, Cope and cook. Wow! The next iPhone is 1000. this man has so much wisdom!

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Does "cope" mean we adjust to everything ? Just asking.

[@martyngittins1274]

His distinction between Pleasure& Happiness is Critical and should be part lf everyones, everyday Understanding

[@marzymarrz5172]

I remember that low fat thing. Weight watchers sold sugary desserts in grocery stores and people on their diets gained weight. What a trip to live in the USA. Nothing is real.

[@mgmovassaghi1733]

Dr. Lusting is knowledgeable, great speaker, very helpful and the best. I love his speeches. Good bless you sir.

[@pernielsen2763]

Right on Dr. Lustig. "You shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free."

[@lillysilguero736]

This man has become a hero for humanity. Get his messages out to everyone you care about. 🥰🥰🥰

[@michaelnelson3752]

one problem...........a hero for humanity will become a enemy of the those whose who live by the process of ..... money = power = control

[@irfanahmad5370]

Dr. Robert Lustig is owesome. He is a man of ethical and moral values, courage and he is doing great service for mankind. God bless you and your family.

[@leslieincofficial]

This is SO GOOD. I explain happiness and pleasure to my executive clients (many of whom seek pleasure through risky behavior, promiscuous sex, and drugs). Dr. Lustig, you nailed it!!

[@GladysAlicea]

That difference is the most valuable thing I learned from video, since most of what it explained I already knew from my obsessive need for knowledge and truth. Great video.

[@elkeschmitt623]

@@GladysAlicea ditto

[@007lutherking]

If only it was that straightforward.. most people these days have cptsd and that affects behavior and pushes one to act in ways that are self destructive and destructive to others.

[@vegetossgss1114]

The Tobacco addiction is the worst because it does affect children and totally innocent persons through second hand smoking. Tobacco should definitely be forbidden in all countries for all ages.

[@ALIMOHSIN]

And further to my last comment. Dr. Lustig changed my life. I reversed my type 2 Diabetes in 7 days. Got off Metformin. FBS always less than 102 RBS always less than 120. I AM NOT HUNGRY ANY MORE after listening to this man. And I live 4000 KM away from US of A. Thanks Dr. Lustig and Godspeed

[@charliebrownatemybro]

What's your general diet, may I know?

[@daffidkane8350]

Such an important conversation. We are being turned into hedonists to become mindless consumers. That is why I grew to hate marketing at business school, a form of psychological manipulation. Edward Bernays should go down in history as one of the most evil men.

[@duderama6750]

Agreed. Unfortunately, it's the ad industry that decides what messages we get, and he is their prophet of profit.

[@mariondean8499]

I hated marketing too.

[@vegetossgss1114]

The Tobacco addiction is the worst because it does affect children and totally innocent persons through second hand smoking. Tobacco should definitely be forbidden in all countries for all ages.

[@cabezitadealgodon]

I didn't realize how deep this lecture was gonna go...brilliant 👏🏾

[@ritahart2249]

The formula for happiness: the 4 C's: CONNECT (interpersonally), CONTRIBUTE (to your communities i.e. family, work, neighborhood -- outside yourself), COPE (to reduce stress to improve serotonin receptors, also reduce exposure to blue screens for more Sleep; Mindfulness -- not multitasking; Exercise -- tamps down dopamine, increases serotonin), COOK (Real food e.g. fish, use flax = high tryptophan, amino acid building block of serotonin; Omega 3s--stability to neuronal membranes; also, low fructose).

[@newtreehints3540]

Yeah, see that's a useful comment!

[@ritahart2249]

Frank J Rozatti Thank you for noticing!

[@1968wilhelm]

Rita Hart thank you for the summary

[@ritahart2249]

You're most welcome :)

[@cindywhittaker3003]

Rita Hart Love this! I screenshot it!

[@Morticia147]

What a great, inspiring man - a pleasure listening to him.

[@tracybenson6364]

This interview should go viral.

[@StephiSensei26]

Dr. Lustig is more than a "Doctor", he's a Zen Master! Dr. R. Lustig for Surgeon General!

[@aleksandar736]

What a breakthrough! Give that man a nobel prize, amazing!

[@PaulHannam]

One of the best videos I have seen this year and as an authort myself, who writes about happiness,I agree with everything that Dr Lustig says. People need to see that their lifestyle is making them unhappy, unhealthy and destroying our planet. The Insane Society!

[@brentselby6151]

That's so right to this day

[@lovetroublecat]

As a homeless guy I agree this information is gold

[@vegetossgss1114]

The Tobacco addiction is the worst because it does affect children and totally innocent persons through second hand smoking. Tobacco should definitely be forbidden in all countries for all ages.

[@pennylankheim6594]

Dr. Lustig's analysis resulted in a surge of serotonin that down regulated my neurons, which has resulted in experience of happiness and peace. I think I will get his book.

[@zedsmelee]

This is deep and profound knowledge which in an advanced society would be taught in school.

[@Bremflux]

Purchased this book about a month ago on Amazon. It's really spot on.

[@duallinguallady-aishaahmed1812]

Never ending cycle! Depression and dependency on comfort food/sweets! High and low, to a point one feels like a failure.

[@cyberpunk4915]

That's what happened to me for the past 5 years, an endless loop

[@spirit5228]

"The more pleasure you seek, the more unhappy you get." Wow, profound statement

[@JoeCiliberto]

Wow, thank you Dr. Lustig and thank you Dr. Mason for hosting and bringing us this informative and important discussion.

[@zero3239]

Exactly you mention the top 2 but you forgot Benjiamin Bikman check him out as well make the top 3 lol

[@naomiking2442]

So incredibly powerful! I think of credit cards in a similar way. A rush of dopamine to buy something you can't afford and in the end zero happiness.

[@dwk67]

Yes, A quick fix is all it is and it begets another and another until the bill comes due. We are being sold on indentured servitude and dependency everywhere, both of which destroy the human spirit. Any wonder why more than half the country is obese or on opiates?

[@jim3dlong]

Buying things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't care about. Kind of dumb, huh?

[@pqodbenliah]

@KillaryFlewToEpsteinIsland 2020ElectionsStolen the methods banks use to get you spend credit/borrow money is what should be talked about. I don't know anyone that would say credit is bad.

[@aaronaarons3859]

Buying useful things on credit cards is fine if you know you'll never have to pay most of it back.

[@DutchmanAmsterdam]

@@aaronaarons3859 You will pay back more then you spent, by continuing interest, otherwise how would the credit company make money? So you steal from yourself by spending money you don't have. Unless you use your purchase to make money, then it would be a smart investment. I always pay back the credit within a month automatically and thereby pay no interest, I prefer not to have debts, feels a lot better. Are you aware of the USA national debt, which is gigantic and continous to grow? How is that ever going to turn out?

[@alipainting]

I'm up to page 64 of The Hacking of the American Mind, and I'm thinking addiction wasn't originally a disability or disease back in pre-history, but an EXTRA ability, that some humans had to make use of stimuli, that wasn't as toxic as we have now. Due to this extra sensitivity these were the humans that actually HELPED our species survive. I don't have that extra sensitivity. For example, I enjoyed a demerol once, it got rid of my headache and gave me energy to do homework with a bit of warm fuzzy. But that's it. It wasn't a glorious high as experienced by Dr Lustig in the book. I don't get any rush from coffee any more either. My son just died of several addictions, and this book is helping me understand what happened. Thank you Dr Lustig. Gaming was his gateway drug.

[@casualbrowser407]

Few people actually realize how addictive gaming is for young boys. It touches most of the male stimuli - anticipation, chase, risk, competition, near-death experience, arousal and triumph (over enemies). If there were departments for male studies, this would be a top candidate for exploration and prevention.

[@armandoruiz8758]

We are U.S. citizens. Citizens of the United States. The United States is a country but America its not a country America its a continent. The whole entire continent was already named America 269 years way before the United States of America became a nation or even existed.

[@alipainting]

@@casualbrowser407 his grandma got him started at age six with Mario Cart. 🥺 I never bought him a game.

[@alipainting]

@@armandoruiz8758 yes I do know that basic geography.

[@andrewscott1268]

I like this guy. His awkwardness and confidence make humorous bedfellows. And he tells the truth.

[@KalifUmestoKalifa]

Ironically, I'm watching this instead of sleeping.

[@sukhmanicambridge]

KalifUmestoKalifa same!

[@freestyle9368]

Lucky enough to view on waking up...literally!

[@durinok]

Same here, and I listened to it instead of watching it -- avoiding the screen. Midway, I fell asleep, so I listened to it again in the morning. Excellent points made, and worth listening again.

[@Fournier46]

lol, incremental steps in the right direction!

[@KilgoreTroutAsf]

Go to sleep. You need to wake up early tomorrow.

[@doriennefs4947]

On my Iphone.. Enjoying his video on KZbin while drinking my coffee, sharing the video on FB and thinking about buying his book on Amazon 😱 omg we need to change our lives..

[@martyduke3139]

You made Dr. Lustig's points in a hilarious way! I hope you know that. Awesome!

[@suecollins3246]

This makes more sense than _anything_ I have _ever_ heard in my _entire life_ !

[@mk1st]

The problem always comes down to the bottom line and "shareholder value". Imagine a company telling shareholders that they are going to discontinue their best selling products because they are "causing harm". They would axe the CEO and put in a more reliable mercenary.

[@louarmstrong6128]

It's the downside of capitalism...the drug, food, tobacco, etc companies are not beholden to their customers but shareholders

[@Paulecon]

I can really recommend reading this book. Applying those principles to your life can truly be life-changing. The right way to go is sometimes so hard to recognise in a misleading world. Thank you, Dr. Lustig, for your sharing these valuable thoughts with your readers.

[@farooka.4764]

An absolutely brilliant highly informative talk like none other in recent times. Dr. Lustig has done a great public servicr through his immense knowledge of the distinction between the words pleasure and happiness that may sound synonomous but are different according to him. Immensely useful knowledge that recipients can benefit from by protecting themselves through better awareness made possible by his very useful talk based on his immensely useful book Cannot than Dr.Lustig enough for his GEM of a talk and book

[@rakijador9017]

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[@clausnielsen9700]

Very interesting. The definintion of pleasure and happiness, I will remember that. 2 days ago I try to startup a new more healthy life style: No sugar (potatos, fruit etc is allowed), eat fish daily, exersise 3 times a week and just try to bost my happiness a little by social engagement, but will add all 4 C's. This video gave me a kick to continue my new life. What an incredible guy. Thanks, I owe you one :-)

[@Atlas.X9X]

I've just stumbled across this in 2021..... Yet it's been here on the interwebs for 4 years. Why aren't more people talking about this? Everyone should watch this to understand these concepts.

[@nancymohass4891]

Please try to do this interview on public TV. ! That will help every one ,

[@moltar2000]

4 Cs: 1. Connect - interpersonal connections, extraordinary important for happiness. Face to face connection generates empathy. Empathy activates mirror neurons in the brain. 2. Contribute - contribute outside of yourself. Volunteering, philanthropy. 3. Cope - reduce stress, improve serotonin receptors. 1. Sleep 2. Mindfullness 1. Multitasking - single biggest destroyer of happiness. Only 2.5% population can do 2 things at once. 3. Exercise - lowers dopamine, increases serotonin 4. Cook for yourself 1. High in Tryptophan - rarest amino in our diet. Mostly found in Fish and flax. 2. High in Omega-3 - also fish. 3. Low in fructose

[@bloo4448]

It is shocking that this is even happening…..humanity has been devastated by those we have trusted.

[@stevetorres76]

Thank you Dr Lustig for your great work in bringing us the truth and also thank you Ashley Mason for being so drop dead gorgeous.

[@sheldonspringer6426]

Total respect for this Doctor! Thank you uctv for bringing us knowledge!

[@kkarthurs721]

As a naturopathic medical doctor for 27 years, who has written and published articles and consulted world wide on treatment approaches and implementing integrative strategies for medical schools and hospitals and insurance policies. Also, written large coding manuals and computer systems that were signed by the Secretary Of Health and Human Services in 2001 but since the events of 911 there is still no respect from the health care industry. What you forgot to mention is how the concept of pure GREED underlying every aspect of the medical system and food industry provides PLEASURE to the top 1% and total loss of empathy for the 99%.

[@schmingusss]

Naturopath and medical doctor should never be used in the same sentence.

[@thetalkinghuman]

"Naturopath and hack" is redundant but would still work way better.

[@gmogottago7746]

Well said!

[@gmogottago7746]

Goorie Henkel shut up.

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

@@thetalkinghuman You might want to let Dr. David de Rothschild N.D. that. I'm sure the FINANCIER/OWNER of Big Pharma would like to know that his chosen degree is a hack. Or, just maybe, you didn't get the message that Dr. Lustig is sharing in this video. BTW, is the average lifespan of you family comparable to the main Rothschild bloodline? Why do you think it isn't? "The pharmaceutical industry is very large and powerful, and exists as a middleman of sorts between humans and their natural remedies. Unfortunately for humans, these pharma are profit based first and foremost. Remedies to every issue facing humans can be found in NATURAL LAW, including health related. It is up to the human to choose direct participation...or farm out these needs to a party with clearly vested interests! Another great example of FREE WILL! Laughing out Loud! No one would say the information isn't out there to those who seek it out! Check and MATE!" ~Rothschild "Humans are notorious for making bad choices and blaming others, fate, the government or whomever for the sorry state of their condition. Look at the fast food industry growth and the rise in health care costs. HFCS, Pharma, vaccines and so many others...and yet stupid humans just keep marching to the same tired beat." ~Rothschild Left, right, left... left, right, left... left, right, left... left, right, left.

[@Blue_Dun]

I have read this book and now watching this "interview" (in quotes cuz its marketing), it confirms my disagreement that pleasure and happiness are drastically different. They are both impermanent, like all things, and that is the important point. Grasping and clinging to either one or your IDEA of either one is what brings suffering. A great Vietnamese zen master once said: Our notions about happiness entrap us. We forget that they are just ideas. Our IDEA of happiness can prevent us from actually being happy. We fail to see the opportunity for joy that is right in front of us when we are caught in a belief that happiness should take a particular form.

[@makaylahollywood3677]

It appears that we have an addicted society based on losing our own passions, values and morals. We lack common sense, respect for life and gratitude for simple things. I started to see this 15 years ago when i became a teacher- i didn't know what it was, but i noticed a change at work, in people's behavior and asking "what is wrong with people". Control, manipulation and keeping our minds, bodies so busy we have little time to think. It exhausts people...so they can tell us more to do without a fight.

[@bobluhrs]

The chemistry and neurology behind pleasure and happiness are very informative, thank you.

[@gunzrloaded]

Great knowledge and information from Dr. Lustig here....!!! He is 100% spot on.... and if companies made changes the way he mentions and made things with integrity......... nations can be changed for the better without a doubt....!!! Cheers...!!!

[@annefitz7346]

I’ve heard more than 50 lectures on addiction and this is absolutely the Best description! I work with homeless, many with addiction issues, but sadly they have little chance of applying the 4 Cs. But I’ll start sharing this info and the lecture. Excellent. Thx. I plan on buying the book.

[@ceecee6679]

My college marketing professor downgraded me because I replied in the affirmative to his query 'Is advertising manipulative?". I further dug more out of the hole I didn't know I was standing in by saying that manipulation seemed to underpin the reason for advertising.

[@casualbrowser407]

An important point of higher education is teaching you how to bamboozle simpletons into doing or accepting questionable things ( for example by warping them in the vernier of science). It is among the skills you'll be later offering to your employer. So your professor graded you right. You most likely failed to notice the subtle undertone of the question and provided the wrong answer. In a commercial setting this could cost your employer hundreds of thousands of $$$

[@amliawellness]

I want to keep watching this but will get away from my screen to sleep better tonight- such clear and level-headed advice. Thank you for your work.

[@pokey3010]

I am so glad you are doing this and sharing your knowledge! I will share this too! I agree with what you have said, our country has gotten so commercialized it is ridiculous! We need more farms and trees not more stupid fast food chains! I grew up in CA, we always grew vegetables and fruit i loved going to the farm to buy milk with my mom when i was little. NOw is so sad how they are treated, Cows... We moved to Maine to get away from stress after i had a pituitary tumor removed 31 years ago while i was pregnant.I think i got that tumor from all the Malathion spraying in Ca when i grew up. Maine is beautiful and yes less stress ful but they are slowly and surely commercializing this state too! I get so angry about all this commercialism! Thanks so much for your great work and book i will buy several copies for Christmas presents!

[@georgedudz6660]

This doctor should be on every national board for health. Happy to see he works in pediatrics too. Start the kids early breaking the cycle!

[@beethethi7766]

Dr. Lustig makes a great connection by mentioning “the pursuit of happiness”, and so we’ve given ourselves the right to the pursuit of pleasure, mistaking pleasure with happiness.

[@joemcglue2881]

to hear the truth is a happy feeling in it self this man is beautiful the words from his mouth is a blast of real sunshine feeling

[@maciej7258]

Dr. Lustig, thank you so much for bringing this topic!

[@shashigupta2933]

Such a brilliant talk. Congress need to listen to his talk. Save this great nation sir !!

[@alankovin9204]

This is one of the most informative youtubes I have seen, especially relevant for my work as an addiction therapist. Dr. Lustig, has been one of my heroes ever since I started learning about his teachings about sugar addiction. His summary of the interworkings of dopamine and serotonin and his elucidation of the titans of industry is a huge step forward in trying to get the word out on our broken and malfeasant food and health industries. It is so sad that the governmental systems of our country, tainted by the money and influence in politics, keep this destructive paradigm continuing from generation to generation. The grocery shelves of Walmart and the like are a disgrace, and we the American People, keep perpetuating. It will take nothing less than a revolution, possibly not non-violent to effect change here.

[@petemavus2948]

You said a mouthful of nutritionally rich super food for thought. I could never believe the gall of a government agency named the FDA or Food and Drug Administration playing the Emperor's New Clothes (administrating) with what was once natural, whole goodness. YES MUCH NEEDED PARADIGM SHIFT !!!✌️

[@armandoruiz8758]

We are U.S. citizens. Citizens of the United States. The United States is a country but America its not a country America its a continent. The whole entire continent was already named America 269 years way before the United States of America became a nation or even existed.

[@vegetossgss1114]

The Tobacco addiction is the worst because it does affect children and totally innocent persons through second hand smoking. Tobacco should definitely be forbidden in all countries for all ages.

[@ericarnerortoejam3077]

I am so happy(long lasting) I found this channel. I have dealt with issues all my life with all of these issues and could not understand why things worked this way. This clarifies so much and in that I am positive this will change my life for the better, just good information

[@light-yi2me]

Happiness is internal and you can be happy with a good cup of Coffey and a good book sitting in your favourite chair by the window :) or walking in the cloudy day and counting your blessings. And he is so right about pressure seeking society of our.

[@130kilos]

I always enjoy Dr Lustig talks. Always fascinating. and mind blowing.

[@downbntout]

According to Dr. Lustig's own description of true happiness, there's nothing wrong with putting 'pursuit of happiness' in our Declaration of Independence

[@bobdavis9727]

Thank you for putting 2 and 2 together.

[@dreammachine5014]

There is something wrong because of the confusion most people have about what happiness really is and how it is achieved. Their definition of happiness is not the same as Dr. Lustig's. In their pursuit of happiness they are really pursuing what we would call pleasure, and they are left unfulfilled.

[@armandoruiz8758]

Do you that the United States was never Independent. True fact

[@downbntout]

@@armandoruiz8758 oh I disagree right now

[@armandoruiz8758]

@@downbntout Ill make it easy, simple, nice and clear. The Natives never independent from the white folks. Remember the Englishmen came to the American continent crossing the Atlantic ocean on three ships the Susan Constant, the Discovery and the Godspeed and landed for the first time to what nowadays is Jamestown, Virginia in the year 1607. The colonies independent from England but the natives never independent from the White folks. Like the Native Americans from Mexico and Central and South America. All those countries did independent from Spain, Portugal and France but the Native Americans from the United States never independent.

[@tropicalia5546]

Watching this video was the good deed of my day. Thanks Dr. Lustig

[@swanee9414]

This idea of happiness vs contentment was first explained by Mortimer Adler in his 1985 book Ten Philosophical Mistakes. In it, Adler notes that the "pursuit of happiness" as generally understood by people in the 18th century, and which made its way into the founding documents of the US, referred not to mere contentment or peace with oneself, but rather the pursuit of a morally upright life. While Lustig does make an important distinction between, and connection to, the underlying biochemical mechanisms of seratonin and dopamine, the term "happiness" has a much broader historical meaning than he applies here in his talk. What he glosses over a bit is the fact that humans are by nature pleasure-seeking, hedonically motivated creatures. Nevertheless, and interesting talk in the main.

[@RickyBobby_USA]

I appreciate this comment. Not to take anything away from his book, it is interesting that Lustig doesn't have the correct knowledge for the term or that he's using it to cater to a political demographic. Everyone has to eat.

[@Markus451]

Great interview/talk. Remember that Prof. Lustig (which, BTW, means 'funny' in German) is an expert endocrinologist, not specifically a brain scientist. Dopamine down-regulation and addiction is complex and would easily take an hour, with graphs & charts, to properly discuss. To learn more about the brain science which Prof. Lustig refers to, watch Professor Andrew Huberman's fantastic Huberman Lab podcasts right here on YT.. they're 1.5 hrs long!

[@Dancestar1981]

Things are different for those with ADHD

[@KatieDarden]

Absolutely Brilliant - and way too true. Great explanation of many factors and on many levels. It's too bad more people don't understand this! Thank you for posting it.

[@vegetossgss1114]

The Tobacco addiction is the worst because it does affect children and totally innocent persons through second hand smoking. Tobacco should definitely be forbidden in all countries for all ages.

[@umarslatif]

What a marvelous interview. Thanks

[@schmingusss]

That wasn't an interview. That was just Lustig yammering away. He may as well have been giving a lecture. Why she's there at all is puzzling.

[@SteveP0412]

Genius! Takes the basic concept of pleasure vs. happiness and solves the underlying problem with society, namely that we have to address diet to solve the health crisis and the socio-economic crisis caused by the costs of chronic disease treatment.

[@priscillaf.miller1147]

“Connection (😂Outside, Face to Face), Contribute (outside of yourself), Cope (sleep, mindfulness, exercise) and Cook for yourself (tryptophan, omega 3 fatty acids & fructose sugar low sugar) and when want becomes need then that is an addiction with investment.” Dr. Robert Lustig.

[@PetsNPatients]

Post Covid-19 pandemic, we need to embrace all his lessons.

[@carolnorton2551]

Watching this on Thanksgiving morning is going to put a crimp in my usual dinner but he is absolutely correct and we all need to read his book and heed his advice.

[@richardhight4430]

Being that this is University of California I wonder if Hollywood was specifically not mentioned even though it is *also* a prime culprit of conflating happiness and pleasure..

[@e3.14c4]

Wondered that early on when he stated something that has factually been disproven (even at that time), then he goes on to explain propoganda. Ironic.

[@1firevan1]

@@e3.14c4 What did he state that has been factually disproven?

[@e3.14c4]

@@1firevan1 perhaps he was simply ignorant and relaying information without any knowledge, but here's a timestamp of one. 06:12 Referencing an insecure and illegal email server if I recall correctly. Can always trust crooked lies when positions of political power are involved. I do however know that all of the Russia fear mongering was media bias through corruptive measure, with no substantiation to any claims, so if you're bored go read her confiscated emails that weren't cleaned out in time when she was caught operating her illegal email server.

[@Jass_Agape]

My son’s school had a meeting and advising parents to always have overdose solutions in the house and in their purse. It never occurred to them to present something like this to the children. Children are very smart today and they would be able to understand.

[@joywalsh6012]

I've watched this talk before and it's really good to see it again as a reminder. I've implemented some of things suggested, like walking more, cutting out sugar and it has made a huge difference in my life.

[@paddyearly]

Fantastic calm explanation of the confusion that has been caused by mixing up happiness and pleasure✅👍 God bless this man🙏

[@aggarwald2002]

This distinction between Pleasure and Happiness is insightful. Not just American, I am experiencing it myself and also with my friends and family where we are starting to equate pleasure with happiness. And it's all happening in an auto pilot mode, "pata nahi kaise"😀 (Don't know how). Of course, a lot of changes in society are happening for the good too, so no complaints😀 Phrases I get to hear very commonly these days: * Daaru nahi toh life nahi 😂 (No alcohol, no life). Some don't even realise slowly they have become addicts like a frog in boiling water. * "Main toh mazaak kar raha tha" (I was just kidding) when a loved one gets hurt while using sarcastic humor against them. Even I am guilty of this pleasure 😀 and am trying to change that. * Chal Maggi/pizza khaate hain at 1am in the morning 🤣 (Let's eat noodles/pizza at 1am) * Any more you want to add to this list?

[@AK06ApeX]

*Ye akhri baar hai (this is the last time) 😂

[@maryq9826]

Incredible!! This man needs to be heard more than he is! He speaks truth!

[@liloleist5133]

Thanks, Dr. Robert Lustig, for speaking truth to corporate power.