BTW, about 3 months before the above experiment I tried a complete disconnection from all dopamine loops I had in my life at that moment (i.e. all games, all social networks, all TV, all news, Reddit—but not books). As I expected based on my previous off-the-grid vacations, I got an immediate, huge, steady productivity boost that lasted about 40 days, but I was pretty exhausted afterwards, so my current disconnection is not as extreme—this time I allow myself some technical news and some gaming.
Lurking and occasionally posting anecdata, as usual. The experiment you quoted above is no longer in effect, and LW mostly fits into my definition of “technical, professional and scientific news”.
I don’t think I’m ready to sustain a full abstinence for a period longer than two months, nor do I think it’s a good idea in general. I’m working on finding the right balance, and I give myself a permission to suck in this regard.
But one thing is clear: I’m done with consuming politics and peoplenews for the rest of my life.
So, what are you doing here?
Lurking and occasionally posting anecdata, as usual. The experiment you quoted above is no longer in effect, and LW mostly fits into my definition of “technical, professional and scientific news”.
I don’t think I’m ready to sustain a full abstinence for a period longer than two months, nor do I think it’s a good idea in general. I’m working on finding the right balance, and I give myself a permission to suck in this regard.
But one thing is clear: I’m done with consuming politics and peoplenews for the rest of my life.