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.