Digital Dopamine: The High-Performance Edge of Habit-Building
Summary
This panel will dissect the deliberate psychological and technological architecture that transforms fitness adherence into a captivating, long-term habit. We will explore how the calculated tension between AI optimization and the powerful, personal connection with human instructors and communities creates a highly effective system of lasting behavior change ultimately, increasing healthspan.
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Contributors
- Dr. Kavita Patel
- Robin Arzón
- Nick Caldwell
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