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MurkDiesel t1_jeek6r3 wrote

Reply to comment by BGFalcon85 in ELI5: If the chemical dopamine stimulates a 'feel good' sensation, is there a chemical that makes us angry? by Kree_Horse

>People can get addicted to anger and aggression because of it

yep, they're called football players, they get business degrees and run corporations

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whatisthishere t1_jeexdle wrote

What I’ve noticed playing football in my teen years is the kids that say they should be the quarterback, usually aren’t the best pick for that position, but they want it. Then they aren’t very bright either but they want to be a doctor or stock fund manager. They have a personality where they want the most glamorous positions.

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More-Grocery-1858 t1_jeexy5n wrote

The ego is an effective substitute for talent in the minds of the deluded.

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zestful_villain t1_jef6tg0 wrote

That sentence is so quotable. Props to you if thats your original.

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More-Grocery-1858 t1_jef7geg wrote

I've been saying this in other ways for a long time, but this is the most concise I've got it.

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heyheyitsbrent t1_jefhrqg wrote

That is a nice succinct way of framing the Dunning-Kruger effect.

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