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It makes you want the cake in front of you, said neuroscientist Kent Berridge at the University of Michigan.
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Dopamine makes you want the cake in front of you according to Kent Berridge
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0.950
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Kent Berridge
Context Type
Opinion Article
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{
    "date": "Feb. 16, 2026",
    "time": "5:02 a.m. ET",
    "person": "Kent Berridge",
    "affiliation": "University of Michigan"
}
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Science Psychology
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February 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/opinion/phone-fixation-dopamine-kids.html

This opinion piece discusses how smartphones trigger a dopamine response similar to how pigeons are drawn to a light signaling food. It argues that phones create a constant desire, not gratification, and can hinder real social connection. The author suggests limiting device access to protect children.

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