Domain: Overstimulation & Dopamine Saturation 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

When More Produces Less

More produces less now.

Each added layer yields smaller response.

This is not inefficiency—it is feedback.

The system is signaling saturation.

Recognizing diminishing returns

prevents endless stacking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it feel like the harder I try to feel something, the less I actually feel?

This is the law of "Dimishing Returns." Increasing the volume of input often reduces its effect because the system is already at "Saturation." Your receptors are essentially full. When "more produces less," it is a structural signal to stop seeking intensity. The system is telling you that it can no longer integrate new spikes until the current backlog is processed through rest and settlement.

How do I know when I’ve reached the point of "saturation"?

You know you are saturated when your "hits" start feeling like "work." If scrolling, watching, or doing feels like a chore you are performing just to feel "normal," your Reward system is saturated. This is the moment to move into a low-stimulus phase. By stopping the pursuit, you allow your "saturation level" to drop, which is the only way to make future experiences feel impactful again.