Good example. "I would yield to a mind hack right now, but I would precommit to not yielding to a mind hack right now." Are there any simpler examples, or specific mind hacks that would work on you?
Hmmm... would you precommit to not giving an armed robber your wallet? Would it be a wise precommittment?
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