Dexa/The Prof G Pod

Published Dec 12, 2024

Sports Betting, Challenges Facing Young Men, and The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried — with Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis joins Scott Galloway to delve into the explosive rise of sports betting and its impact on young men's lives, the societal challenges they face, and the controversial downfall of financial mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, drawing parallels to past scandals and the role of public perception.

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- Which podcasts feature Scott Galloway?
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- Can simple behaviors such as smartphone use put you in a big dopamine deficit over time, as discussed in episode #183: The Power of Fun with Catherine Price and the clip The Device Addiction Dilemma?
  Asked by 27 people
- How exactly does pornography affect dopamine?
  Asked by 17 people
- How does dopamine affect learning?
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- How does dopamine relate to addiction?
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- What are the insights from the latest episode of the podcast?
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- Is sports betting legal?
  Asked by 9 people
- Can gambling become an addiction?
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- What's the connection between kids spending lots of time on screens (phones, TV, tablets) and dopamine and depression as discussed in the episode #101: Why Do Men Follow Instagram Models? with Dr. Laura McNally and the clip Impact of Digital Media?
  Asked by 8 people
- Can you explain how dopamine is related to gaming addiction?
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- Can simple behaviors such as smartphone use put you in a big dopamine deficit over time according to episode #183: The Power of Fun with Catherine Price and the clip "The Device Addiction Dilemma"?
  Asked by 7 people
- Why do people get addicted?
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- Do we get addicted to drugs because of dopamine?
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- Why are smartphones addictive in the context of episode #008: The Myths of Masculinity and Addiction with Ben Goresky and the clip Escaping Pain?
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- Is it true that it's not possible to play highly addictive games, such as those with Skinner reward systems and challenging gameplay designed to create dependency, in moderation? This question is in relation to the episode #343: From Scarcity to Intentionality with Michael Easter and the clip Overcoming Addiction Insights.
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