Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter Summary
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In "Scarcity Brain," Michael Easter reveals how ancient survival instincts sabotage our modern lives. Endorsed by Whole30's CEO and implemented by Fortune 500 companies, this NYT bestseller exposes why we're constantly chasing rewards - and offers the surprising solution to breaking free.
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When Enough Becomes Everything
A fortified police compound in Baghdad seems an unlikely place to begin understanding why your closet is full of clothes you never wear. Yet that's exactly where the journey started-investigating Captagon, a methamphetamine ravaging the Middle East, which opened a window into something far more universal: our inability to stop wanting more. We live in the most abundant era in human history, yet we're hungrier than ever-for likes, for purchases, for the next dopamine hit. The real question isn't why we want things. It's why we can't stop wanting them, even when we know we have enough.
The Three-Part Trap That Controls Your Behavior
Why Your Brain Chooses Uncertainty Over Certainty
The Invisible Loops Running Your Life
When Boredom Becomes Dangerous
The Metrics That Hijack Your Values
Reclaiming Meaning From the Machine
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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