From viral games like League of Legends to addictive gacha games, dopamine-driven satisfaction has long been the cornerstone of game design. This article explores how dopamine, oxytocin, along with serotonin and endorphin, influence both the design of modern games and the neurochemical processes of our gaming experience.

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Mechanics of the Mind: Neurochemistry’s Role in Game Design

From viral games like League of Legends to addictive gacha games, dopamine-driven satisfaction has long been the cornerstone of game design. This article explores how dopamine, oxytocin, along with serotonin and endorphin, influence both the design of modern games and the neurochemical processes of our gaming experience.

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Questioning the nature of objectivity and the implications of clashing worldviews

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Human Subjectivity and Experience: Part 2

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Exploring the concept of human subjectivity by examining how individual perceptions are shaped by qualia, cultural environments, and expertise

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Exploring the concept of human subjectivity by examining how individual perceptions are shaped by qualia, cultural environments, and expertise

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