Mar 3 • The Science! Brain, Body, Flow
Lesson 2-The brain chemicals
What we can confidently say is that flow involves attention + reward + motivation systems interacting.
Core cast:
- Dopamine (reward/motivation/learning loops): helps the brain tag moments as meaningful and worth repeating (progress, social wins, story payoffs).
- Norepinephrine (alert focus): helps you lock in, track threats, react fast — very relevant for tense RP scenes.
- Stress hormones (cortisol/adrenaline): can rise during high-stakes scenes (being chased, robbed, almost caught).
- Endorphins / endocannabinoid system: often discussed in flow and endurance-like engagement; research continues (don’t overclaim specifics).
Real RP example: “Heart racing during a chase scene is your body treating it like a real event.”
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Lesson 2-The brain chemicals
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