The desire circuit, powered by dopamine, has sprung into action. She’s going to remember this place where the berry bushes grow. From now on, whenever she sees this bush, a little dopamine will be released to make her more alert and to give her a hint of excitement, the better to motivate her to acquire this thing that can help her stay alive. An important memory has been formed: important because it’s linked to survival, important because it was triggered by the release of dopamine.
