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The_Jaded_One comments on Request for help: Android app to shut down a smartphone late at night - Less Wrong Discussion

2 Post author: The_Jaded_One 02 April 2015 11:38AM

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Comment author: The_Jaded_One 01 May 2015 11:20:18PM 1 point [-]

Then, why do you not do it? You're aware of both the problem and the solution

Because whilst I'd like to have more self discipline, I don't: just do what you cannot do isn't a solution, it's an oxymoron. By analogy, it's like saying to a beggar: just walk into that office and pick up your paycheck.