The Anatomy of pleasure
Description
Which is more enjoyable-the satisfaction of desire, or the sensation of longing itself? This program looks at the emotional, neurological, and genetic aspects of seeking and gaining pleasure, analyzing close ties between the search for gratification and the preservation of self and species. Examining a wide range of ways to follow one's bliss-including sex, artistic creation, the consumption of favorite foods, and high-risk behaviors like gambling and rock-climbing-the program explains the crucial role played by endorphins and other body chemicals in these activities. The dangers of addiction and the relationship between physical and spiritual ecstasy are also explored.
Runtime
49 min
Series
Subjects
- Social structure (572)
- Culture (254)
- Psychobiology (216)
- Brain (487)
- Emotions (140)
- Neurophysiology (78)
- Motivation (Psychology) (179)
- Neuropsychology (158)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2007], c2003
Database
Films on Demand
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