This is your brain on revenge

Key Points

The author recounts a childhood incident of bullying and revenge, which led him to become a lawyer seeking revenge for clients.
Neuroscience research indicates revenge activates brain regions linked to addiction, while forgiveness reduces activity in pain and reward circuits.
The author advocates for forgiveness as a method to counteract revenge addiction, drawing on both scientific findings and ancient teachings.

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