Brain Effects
What chemical is released when we experience pleasure?
Dopamine
What type of interaction decreases with convenience culture?
Face-to-face interaction
What extra cost comes with delivery apps?
Delivery fees
What type of waste increases with delivery?
Plastic waste
What is the first step to fixing convenience habits?
Awareness
What happens to baseline pleasure with too much dopamine?
It decreases
What device often replaces real conversation?
Phones
What type of spending increases with convenience?
Impulse buying
What do packages create more of?
Trash
What skill helps resist easy choices?
Discipline
What does convenience culture increase: patience or instant gratification?
Instant gratification
What feeling can increase due to less interaction?
Loneliness
What monthly cost do streaming services use?
Subscriptions
What increases due to fast shipping?
Emissions / pollution
What is one way to reduce convenience use?
Cook / limit apps / shop in person
What mental skill becomes harder due to constant stimulation?
Focus (or attention span)
What skill weakens when we avoid talking to people?
Communication skills
Which is usually cheaper: cooking or ordering food?
Cooking
What material is most commonly used in packaging?
Plastic
What should we rebuild: easy habits or real-life skills?
Real-life skills
Who wrote Dopamine Nation?
Give one example of convenience replacing interaction
Self-checkout / delivery apps
Why does convenience lead to overspending?
Because it’s easy and fast to spend money
Why is convenience harmful to the environment?
It increases waste and resource use
What is the ultimate goal?
Balance