"In accounts of men in battle, there is an incredible adrenaline rush from group-versus-group conflict. The fervor and passion of partisans is clearly rewarding; and if it's rewarding, it involves dopamine; and if it involves dopamine, then it is potentially addictive."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Love as articulated by Jonathan Haidt. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Love provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan David Haidt is an American social psychologist and author. He is a professor of business and society and the Thomas Cooley Chair of Ethical Leadership at the New York University Stern School of Business. Haidt's main areas of study are the psychology of morality and moral emotions.

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