I wonder if a control model which does what you want only, say,1% of the time can be defined “bad” or not.
I see its greatest benefit as showing what is possible.
In the weight-loss arena beliefs along the lines “It is impossible for me to lose weight—I just can’t! I’ve tried a dozen of different diets and none worked!” are very common. CICO as a control model is guaranteed to work (by physics) and realizing this shifts the focus from “I can’t do anything, the universe won’t let me” to “How can I change myself to make this work”.
there must be a better model
Sure. The issue is that, I think, which model is “better” depends on the person. There is no universal answer (sorry, diet book writers), what works for one won’t work for another.
I see its greatest benefit as showing what is possible.
In the weight-loss arena beliefs along the lines “It is impossible for me to lose weight—I just can’t! I’ve tried a dozen of different diets and none worked!” are very common. CICO as a control model is guaranteed to work (by physics) and realizing this shifts the focus from “I can’t do anything, the universe won’t let me” to “How can I change myself to make this work”.
Sure. The issue is that, I think, which model is “better” depends on the person. There is no universal answer (sorry, diet book writers), what works for one won’t work for another.
Step 1. Optimal rationality
Step 2. Easy weight loss with the cico model
Easy peasy.
My point exactly