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.