Another thing that’s not discussed that much is whether the various behavior adjustment systems that initially work keep working over time. I’d guess that the brain reacts differently to a system it’s become quite familiar with than a new one.
On one hand, a system might just turn from explicitly followed behavior into an unconscious habit that keeps working against akrasia. This would be a good thing. On the other hand, there could be tricks that work while the brain isn’t very familiar with them, but once they become known, the brain just figures out a way around them and they end up not being much use.
I think its super important to install habits you like and want. And i think that can be done.
Regarding dealing with familiarity i have little conscious experience so far.
Scott Adams has trouble with drawing and has to trick his brain all the time http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/09/AR2005050901066.html
It might turn out that permanent creativity, change and new projects are the way to go. Time shall tell.
Another thing that’s not discussed that much is whether the various behavior adjustment systems that initially work keep working over time. I’d guess that the brain reacts differently to a system it’s become quite familiar with than a new one.
On one hand, a system might just turn from explicitly followed behavior into an unconscious habit that keeps working against akrasia. This would be a good thing. On the other hand, there could be tricks that work while the brain isn’t very familiar with them, but once they become known, the brain just figures out a way around them and they end up not being much use.
Good point.
I think its super important to install habits you like and want. And i think that can be done. Regarding dealing with familiarity i have little conscious experience so far. Scott Adams has trouble with drawing and has to trick his brain all the time http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/09/AR2005050901066.html It might turn out that permanent creativity, change and new projects are the way to go. Time shall tell.