Mental Operating System Recoded - Notes

A) Behavioral modification reprogramming requires a firm understanding of the existing logic - and lack of logic - behind a behavior; an intent to use the redesigned code instead of the existing code; and repeated use of the 

redesigned code to make sure 

it 'sticks'.

A1) The human body reacts 

before the brain has even had 

time to process what is 

occurring in some 

circumstances. Likewise, 

different components of the 

brain may process elements on 

different levels, and so   me 

behaviors may be couched more 

in semi-autonomous reaction 

than in carefully thought out 

logical behavior. Identifying 

the existing behavior, whether 

logical or illogical, is key 

to restructuring it.

A2) In order to be useful, modified behaviors must actually be put into practice, 

which means the desire must be 

present to actually implement 

the changes. While this sounds 

rather common-sense, the fact 

remains that unlike a computer 

system, the human brain does 

not always keep to the letter 

of its intent, adjusting 

things out of forgetfulness, 

absentmindedness, laziness, or 

unwillingness to comply. 

A3) While computers do not 

need to be 'trained' to 

understand programs written in 

their native languages, 

behaviors (and anything else) 

needs to be trained in the 

human mind. Pavlovian behavior 

at work, memory reflex, 

building new neural pathways 

-- whatever you call it, it 

all boils down to the fact 

that no metaphorical 

programming crafting, 

sculpting, cutting, molding, 

painting, etc, will fully 

replace the actual learning 

process of the human mind. 

B) As with any programming language, the language of mental programming needs to be understandable and interpretable; it needs to be comprehensive enough to cover what is needed, and capable of being expanded to cover new concepts as necessary; and it needs to be something that can be modified on the fly if necessary.

B1) In short, this 'language' is a form of pseudocode - something close enough to English to be readable (and 
writable) without much consideration, allowing for conversion of abstract thoughts and concepts into a more concrete form for simplification's sakes.

B2) Because it is written in pseudocode based on English, it is reasonably flexible. Variables such as time, patience, energy, and stress are already known; action verbs are fairly self-explanatory. More complex concepts may be simplified into shorter terms - for example, one might refer to a strategy of 'clearing all nonessential materials from the area' as a 'muckout' in the reference document.