The Age of Addiction

"The Age of Addiction" explores how modern industries, driven by "limbic capitalism," target our brain's pleasure and motivation pathways through products like casinos, painkillers, fast food, and video games. The book delves into the history and tactics of these global enterprises, highlighting their mastery in cultivating addictive pleasures. Despite this troubling landscape, the author suggests that organized political and societal opposition across the spectrum can potentially help contain these pervasive influences.