The knight in the big world of American TV series

Chapter 2397

The scene shifts to the Eternal Altar.

This place is located in a cosmic crevice, where time and space have no meaning.

It seems that the group of people entered in less than half a day.

However, from the outside perspective, this group of people has been missing for a long time.

A group of people, along with a cosmic creator god, were watching Geer's ever-changing expression.

"Wow... how is that possible? A human face can actually make such an expression."

The Asgardians chirped softly.

There was no way around it; after all, Ger's current state was indeed very strange.

His facial expression was indeed changing rapidly. One moment, it was a beautiful expression of someone lost in a dream.

A moment later, he revealed a manic and distorted expression.

The expression on one face can give the impression of two completely different people.

This is precisely where Ger and Nar are vying for control of this body.

The difference is that everything Nar does is under conscious control, while Ger, relatively speaking... hasn't quite figured things out yet. He's still lost in his dream, the most beautiful dream Nar has woven for him.

It must be said that Nar, this madman, is quite adept at understanding Geer's psychological state.

People whose needs are not met in reality often like to immerse themselves in fantasy.

Humans have an innate need for satisfaction; all activities, including real and psychological activities, aim to achieve this satisfaction. Those who are always filled with fantasy often have unmet needs in reality. It's important to distinguish that adult fantasy is mostly caused by unmet needs in reality. Children's fantasy stems from two reasons: a lack of understanding of the world and unmet needs in reality. For both adults and children, fantasy is a form of psychological compensation. Adults or children who don't find satisfaction in reality tend to indulge in fantasy to achieve psychological compensation. Some children, unfamiliar with the world, have an innate desire to explore and learn. When this desire to understand the world is not fulfilled, they also seek psychological compensation through fantasy. Ultimately, fantasy is a form of psychological compensation for an individual's unmet needs. A person lacking love in reality is a very popular person in their fantasy, loved and liked by everyone. Because they don't receive the love they deserve in reality, they seek psychological compensation through fantasy. In their fantasy, they are loved and liked by everyone. Similarly, we can analyze the content of an individual's fantasies to reveal the predicament they face in reality. As parents, we can also understand our children's thoughts and feelings through their fantasies. Those who are not recognized in reality will invariably be highly respected figures in their fantasies. Those who lack a sense of presence in reality, who can't speak to anyone, and who are ignored by everyone, will fantasize about being someone of exceptional status. Everyone obeys them, and every word they say is unquestionable. Through such fantasies, they compensate for their sense of loss in reality, gaining a temporary sense of satisfaction. Although these fantasies are unrealistic, the satisfaction they derive is real.

Logically, when individuals encounter setbacks in reality, they should improve their abilities to overcome these setbacks as much as possible. However, if an individual gains psychological satisfaction through compensation, they may stop striving to overcome real-world setbacks. Therefore, excessive compensation can actually hinder personal growth. The individual becomes constantly immersed in fantasy, avoiding difficulties and setbacks and compensating for real-world disappointment and lack through imagination. Over time, this individual becomes like a child, never truly growing up.

When an individual experiences setback for the first time, if they don't correctly understand the setback but instead immerse themselves in fantasy and derive a sense of satisfaction from it, then in their future growth, every time they encounter difficulties, they will immerse themselves in fantasy again. Like Ah Q, who, when bullied in reality, didn't think about how to become stronger but instead attempted to defeat others mentally—this is self-deception.

Immersing oneself in fantasy is like the brain driving without a license.

When we are awake, our prefrontal cortex supervises our rationality, ensuring we follow the rules.

When we relax and are alone, our prefrontal cortex might slack off, allowing other brain regions to unleash their unbridled imaginations. Normally suppressed neural pathways are instantly activated, and seemingly unrelated thoughts race and collide within the neural networks. At this moment, dopamine is automatically released, creating an intracranial climax without external stimulation. This chaotic revelry is the most primal joy of free thought.

The greatest joy of fantasy lies in its complete freedom from taboos. The laws of physics, social norms, and ethics of reality cease to exist. This escape experience, breaking all boundaries and constraints, inherently contains a tremendous sense of liberation and control. The fantasy self is like a creator god, capable of orchestrating any wish-fulfillment scenario. This illusion of absolute control is a luxury unattainable in the real world.

When the brain unleashes flashes of thought in "unlicensed driving," experiencing boundless territories in "cognitive escape,"

This unique joy is the most exhilarating roar of thought in freefall. It reminds us that the deepest light of human consciousness is unexpectedly ignited precisely in those seemingly aimless wanderings.

When people are fantasizing, they always let their guard down... and that's wonderful.

Because dopamine makes people feel comfortable.

Right now, Ger is experiencing a dopamine overload. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy and satisfied. When we do things that make us happy, like eating a piece of chocolate, watching a movie, or playing a game, our brains release dopamine, making us feel pleasure. There's nothing wrong with this in itself, but if we become overly reliant on dopamine for pleasure, it leads to a phenomenon called dopamine hijacking. Dopamine hijacking refers to our brains being controlled by dopamine, constantly seeking immediate rewards while ignoring long-term benefits. For example, we might abandon studying or working to scroll through social media. We might neglect our health to enjoy a delicious meal or a drink. We might stay up until the early hours of the morning to play a game or watch a show. These behaviors may give us temporary pleasure, but they harm our long-term goals and sense of well-being. Therefore, we need to break free from dopamine hijacking.

In primitive societies, dopamine drove humans to find water, gather food, hunt, and reproduce. When actions achieved their intended purpose, the brain released dopamine, producing feelings of pleasure and motivating us to do more similar things. In contemporary society, the reward circuit dominates our motivation, prompting us to complete goals large and small to obtain "desire feedback." These goals range from small things like moving our limbs to make a cup of coffee or buy candy at a convenience store, to large things like starting a company, waging war, or even changing the world. Therefore, we can think of this circuit as an accelerator; pressing it initiates action, and pressing it harder can even accelerate. But just as there's an accelerator, there must also be a brake mechanism, otherwise, the car will crash and people will die. The brake for dopamine is the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for rational thinking. Without the prefrontal cortex controlling dopamine secretion, we would become purely pleasure-seeking animals. Dopamine produces positive emotions such as pleasure, motivation, and a sense of accomplishment, but "satisfaction" will never appear in the dopamine reward circuit. In fact, dopamine is never truly satisfied. The 2018 book *Greedy Dopamine* directly states the nature of dopamine. As the book says, if you sleep in a park, dopamine will make you want a tent. If you live in a tent, dopamine will make you want a house. "Wanting more" is the true essence of dopamine. It's not a molecule of happiness, but rather a molecule of anticipation.

Difficult to understand, right? But this is the most important part about dopamine, and one that many people have never considered. Yes, while dopamine brings pleasure, it can also cause "pain." Studies show that when people eat their favorite food, dopamine secretion increases by about 50%; when people are happy from playing, dopamine secretion increases by 100%; and when a person smokes, dopamine secretion increases by 150% or even higher. But the human body has a mechanism called homeostasis. When there is too much stimulation on one side, the brain will naturally produce an equal amount of stimulation on the other side to balance it out.

For example, when we watch a movie we like, dopamine is released, producing a feeling of pleasure that helps us focus and avoid thinking about unhappy things. When the movie ends, because there is still a lot of residual dopamine, our brain sends a signal to stop dopamine production, reducing the rate of dopamine release below a baseline. This can cause us to feel pain or disappointment instantly. When we feel this pain, we usually watch another movie very quickly to balance the pain. So, downloading a movie causes our dopamine release to surge even higher, and after watching it, our brain makes us feel even more disappointed, creating a vicious cycle. As a result, the brain works harder to suppress dopamine release to balance this dopamine bombardment. Over time, the baseline dopamine level in the brain becomes very low, resulting in a dopamine deficit. This makes people want to constantly seek external stimulation, which is a typical state of addiction.

That's exactly the situation for Geer now.

He became completely engrossed in it.

But his instincts still held a lingering doubt.

This is also why Nar didn't finish the final scene.

"We're really just standing by and watching, we should help him!"

What can I say about Thor?

Although he has a somewhat carefree personality, he is essentially a good person.

After realizing she had misunderstood Gel, she immediately changed her attitude... which made Sif feel extremely frustrated!

Damn it, I've been talking for so long, and you still don't believe me.

So you believed everything other people said?!
What's wrong?
Discrimination against women?!

Thor was actually quite aggrieved. Please, big sister, you've betrayed us!

If I actually believed you, that would be the mark of a complete idiot... Huh? You're saying that even if Loki betrayed you, he could still easily fool you?

Can that be the same?

Loki, it's Loki!
"Help? How can we help? When you should have been helping the most, you stood up and blocked Ger. Now that we can't do anything, you're pretending to be a good guy!!!"

Sif relentlessly criticized Thor.

Thor looked sullen: "How should I know..."

To be honest, this was the first time Thor had been criticized by Sif. Before, Sif was more like a dispensable shadow by his side... How many people really care about their own shadow? You often don't even perceive his presence... That's how Sif's presence was before.

After all, Thor doesn't need a machine that blindly obeys him.

On the contrary, Thor finds Sif, who is now showing him no mercy, to be...very attractive!
Before, Sif would cling to him every day, but he didn't find her particularly charming... It's hard to describe this feeling; it's like there's a piece of gold right there, but you treat her like a stone... It's a very subtle feeling.

Looking at her again today, wow... Sif is really beautiful!
If Sif knew, she'd probably just yell, "Men are just bastards!"
Damn it, I practically stripped naked and offered myself to you, and you didn't even bother to look at me. Now that I've stopped paying attention to you, you suddenly think I'm incredibly attractive!
are you crazy!

Sensing that his thoughts were a bit dangerous, Thor immediately interrupted his delusions.

Wake up! Thor, she's Sif!!!

To escape the awkward situation, he immediately changed the subject and turned his attention to Eternity!
"This Eternal God is going too far! Why won't he let us help?! Isn't this helping that evil god Gnar?! If Gnar succeeds, will Eternity really grant Gnar's wish?"

Sif didn't sense anything amiss with Thor. After all, she had given up on him. He hadn't even glanced at her before, no matter how much she pleaded with him, and now there was even less of a chance. Besides, it wasn't like she was so ugly no one wanted her; why would she want to be tied to him?

"To eternity, we are no different from Nar."

This is Sif's guess.

Otherwise, with the power of the Eternal God, Gnar would probably be out of the picture long ago.

"Like this? This can be called a god?"

Thor's worldview was severely shaken; this was not the kind of education he had received since childhood.

God is a glorious title. To become a god requires not only power, but also a sense of responsibility!

Even at his most outrageous moments, Thor never realized that this was wrong.

Now he's being told that the most powerful god in the entire universe doesn't care about life in the universe at all.