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Lumifer comments on Is my brain a utility minimizer? Or, the mechanics of labeling things as "work" vs. "fun" - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Lumifer 28 August 2015 03:36:24PM *  1 point [-]

I don't think anxiety is the issue. I think it's something related to goal-oriented behaviors; the short view and long view fighting each other.

Another suggestion: freedom of choice. Things labeled "fun" you can do or not do, in particular you can always exit them with no negative consequences. Things labeled "work" you have to do (with a varied intensity of "have") and not doing them does have negative consequences.

Comment author: OrphanWilde 28 August 2015 03:40:12PM *  0 points [-]

Hm.

That makes sense given that I'm libertarian. Assuming I follow the standard libertarian psychological profile, I am offended by the loss of my sense of control, even if I'm ceding that sense of control to my past self.

ETA:

I enjoy planning. I despise carrying out plans. In the former case, I'm maximizing my current control over my self. In the latter case, I'm resisting the control over myself I have previously exerted, in order to maximize my current control over my self.

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