Pheromones & Neuroscience of Pleasure

What perfume contains the most pheromones? Do you have a smell that makes you go Gaga? Do you want to know more about Dopamine Hacking? You've come to the right place!

This class examines the neurobiological mechanisms of attraction, reward, and the sensory processing of pleasure. Drawing upon current neuroscience research, we will critically evaluate the science of pheromones and attraction, and the multi-million dollar perfume industry built around it. We will explore how the brain actually processes scent, memory, and arousal through the olfactory bulb and limbic system.

Beyond scent, this class provides a comprehensive breakdown of the brain's pleasure pathways, with a specific focus on the neurotransmitter, Dopamine. We will delve into "dopamine hacking" to understand our reward pathways. This class offers an evidence-based framework for understanding how our brains construct, anticipate, and experience pleasure.

Please Note: If you have attended the Neuroscience of Pain & Pleasure Part 1 Class, note that this is a continuation.

Note: If you have not attended the Neuroscience of Pain & Pleasure Part 1, you do not have to worry as this class will provide you with a summary of Class 1.