A bit of reasoning with a friend of mine Is thinking a chemical process I think Thinking is like the ultimate chemical cocktail that your brain concocts Imagine that neurons are bartenders and neurotransmitters are the drinks they happily mix in response to your question How do I solve this problem Dopamine for example puts a little liquor of joy in there so that if you suddenly manage to solve the problem you ll feel like a superhero Serotonin on the other hand works as an anti-stress shot trying to avoid making you feel agitated And glutamate is that secret ingredient that gives your brain a jumpstart for new ideas because without it there s no creativity or inspiration What do you think