I have done this kind of thing in the past but try not to do so anymore. I noticed that a meta-mental pattern was forming, where I kind of started generally thinking in terms of rewards instead of just doing fulfilling things. And I didn’t like that.
I have done this kind of thing in the past but try not to do so anymore. I noticed that a meta-mental pattern was forming, where I kind of started generally thinking in terms of rewards instead of just doing fulfilling things. And I didn’t like that.
ETA: See overjustification effect.
Oh, that does seem potentially dangerous… thanks for the warning.