Motivation, reward and habits
The mystery
Why did rats press a lever instead of eating?
Lessons
- Day 87The wanting system
- Day 88Better than expected
- Day 89Hunger and fullness
- Day 90Autopilot
- Day 91Breaking and making habits
- Day 92Why uncertain rewards hook us
- Day 93Addiction
- Day 94Tolerance and withdrawal
- Day 95Willpower
- Day 96 · Boss levelthe lever-pressing rats
Lessons unlock one a day. Every unit ends with a boss level that mixes everything you’ve learned.