I agree that the distinction between someone explicitly asking to be taught a habit and someone going on a date is important. And I agree that the line between operant conditioning and just not being a dick or otherwise being a good teacher seems a bit blurry.
The remaining thing I feel uncomfortable about is the intentionality here. Lsusr clearly knew what they were doing, and were working towards a long-term plan re shaping Brittany’s motivation system. I think this is quite different from just teaching a friend to the best of your ability, or taking pains to avoid actively being a dick
I think this is quite different from just teaching a friend to the best of your ability
Could you elaborate on this? I agree that if we were talking about teaching a skill in the abstract, it would be different, but I’m not sure where the difference is if we’re teaching a habit? Since to me learning a habit is reshaping your motivational system.
Thanks for the detailed follow-up!
I agree that the distinction between someone explicitly asking to be taught a habit and someone going on a date is important. And I agree that the line between operant conditioning and just not being a dick or otherwise being a good teacher seems a bit blurry.
The remaining thing I feel uncomfortable about is the intentionality here. Lsusr clearly knew what they were doing, and were working towards a long-term plan re shaping Brittany’s motivation system. I think this is quite different from just teaching a friend to the best of your ability, or taking pains to avoid actively being a dick
Glad that we’re coming closer to agreement. :)
Could you elaborate on this? I agree that if we were talking about teaching a skill in the abstract, it would be different, but I’m not sure where the difference is if we’re teaching a habit? Since to me learning a habit is reshaping your motivational system.