Are there any good words for “A modification of one’s future space of possible actions”, in particular, changes that would either remove/create possible actions, or make these more costly or beneficial? I’m using the word “confinements” for negative modifications, not sure about positive modifications (“liberties”?). Some examples of “confinements” would include:
Taking on a commitment
Dying
Adding an addiction
Golden handcuffs
Starting to rely on something in a way that would be hard to stop
Thanks! I think precommitement is too narrow (I don’t see dying as a precommitement). Optionality seems like a solid choice for adding. “Options” are a financial term, so something a bit more generic seems appropriate.
Are there any good words for “A modification of one’s future space of possible actions”, in particular, changes that would either remove/create possible actions, or make these more costly or beneficial? I’m using the word “confinements” for negative modifications, not sure about positive modifications (“liberties”?). Some examples of “confinements” would include:
Taking on a commitment
Dying
Adding an addiction
Golden handcuffs
Starting to rely on something in a way that would be hard to stop
Precommitment for removal and optionality for adding.
Thanks! I think precommitement is too narrow (I don’t see dying as a precommitement). Optionality seems like a solid choice for adding. “Options” are a financial term, so something a bit more generic seems appropriate.
Trying something new.