Why Gambling is NOT an Addiction (And Why You Still Can't Stop)

Описание: Is gambling actually an addiction? Dr. Roger Hall says NO. In a controversial take, Dr. Hall argues that we are using the wrong language to describe the problem.

In this episode, Dr. Hall breaks down the critical difference between a true Addiction (exogenous chemicals) and an Impulsive-Compulsive Disorder (behavioral loops). Discover the "Variable Ratio Reinforcement" schedule—the secret psychological weapon casinos use to hijack your brain (the same one used in fishing and golf).

Dr. Hall also dives into the rise of Prediction Markets, explaining why people betting money are often more accurate than political polls, and why Prohibition proves that banning vice never works.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

The Definition Controversy: Why Dr. Hall refuses to call gambling, sex, or shopping an "addiction."
Impulsive vs. Compulsive: The difference between doing something for pleasure (Gambling) vs. doing it to reduce anxiety (OCD).
Variable Ratio Reinforcement: The specific psychological schedule that makes slot machines (and checking your phone) impossible to quit.
Skin in the Game: Why betting markets often predict election outcomes better than "experts" or polls.
The Prohibition Lesson: Why banning gambling will fail just like banning alcohol did in the 1920s.

👉 Watch now to understand the mechanics of your own impulses and stop the cycle of "just one more bet."

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⏱ Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro: Culture Betting & The Gambling Epidemic
0:02:50 - The Controversy: Why Gambling is NOT an "Addiction"
0:04:40 - The True Definition of Addiction (Exogenous Chemicals)
0:06:08 - Impulsive vs. Compulsive Disorders Explained
0:07:00 - Why OCD is "Negative Reinforcement" (Anxiety Reduction)
0:08:20 - The Science of the Hook: Variable Ratio Reinforcement
0:10:30 - The "Near Miss" Effect
0:15:00 - Investing vs. Gambling: The Role of Delayed Gratification
0:16:00 - Prediction Markets: Why "Skin in the Game" beats Polls
0:23:00 - Is the Gambling Industry Evil? (A Libertarian View)
0:24:50 - The Lesson of Prohibition (1920-1933)
0:29:00 - Conclusion: When is it Entertainment and when is it a Problem?