Negotiating with the Dopamine Brain

Apple recently announced a new iPad I definitely don’t need.

I keep watching youtube videos talking about all the features and telling myself I don’t need it. When the reviewers actually say “you probably don’t need to upgrade,” I nod along with them.

I don’t need it.

Obviously, I don't need it.

I. Don't. Need it.

And yet...

Part of my brain keeps telling me …