Jonathan_Graehl comments on Open Thread September, Part 3 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: b1shop 28 September 2010 03:04:03PM 3 points [-]

The community doesn't seem to be resolved. Should I model willpower as a muscle or as a battery? Or should I abandon both and model myself in terms of incentives/signaling?

If you fall into either camp, why do you believe what you believe? Links to studies where scientists used a particular framework obviously doesn't count. Is there any evidence constantly challenging your willpower makes it stronger in the long run?

Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 30 September 2010 10:30:06PM 0 points [-]

I lean toward battery. I'm unaware of any 'willpower muscle' evidence.