The next level of the system is the ability to abstract scenarios so I can apply the matrix to scenarios that I had never encountered. Intersections that were new would not break the system. I could traverse unfamiliar environments and learn how to act quickly. The more I learned, the quicker I learned. It was great!
Could you give an example of an abstract matrix?
It sounds like you were essentially codifying common sense as it applied to situations you encountered frequently, which makes sense from a willpower-conservation point of view because doing things you’ve planned in advance requires less willpower.
An abstract scenario would be the difference between, “my teacher is yelling at me” and “someone is yelling at me.” Further abstractions would include, “someone is upset with me” and “someone has an unfulfilled expectation of me.”
It sounds like you were essentially codifying common sense as it applied to situations you encountered frequently, which makes sense from a willpower-conservation point of view because doing things you’ve planned in advance requires less willpower.
By abstract matrix I think I meant an matrix of abstract scenarios. Also, I think maybe “decision tree”, “flowchart”, or “rule set” is a more commonly used term for what you describe than “matrix”; am I understanding you correctly?
By abstract matrix I think I meant an matrix of abstract scenarios.
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Also, I think maybe “decision tree”, “flowchart”, or “rule set” is a more commonly used term for what you describe than “matrix”; am I understanding you correctly?
Yeah, those terms work. “Matrix” fits better with how I visualize it in my head. I think “linked list” or “web” would be the most accurate. The problem I have with flowchart is that a flowchart is too organized. The actual process for taking a scenario and providing an action is much more organic. When a scenario presents itself I run the high level, abstract scenario through the system and respond appropriately. If the scenario doesn’t change or gets worse I need more detail and drop into a different layer. While you could describe the whole thing as a flowchart, it probably wouldn’t be the most efficient translation of what I am talking about.
In addition, an actual real life event is going to have dozens of active scenarios. I need to be able to access the matrix in multiple places at once. The process that actually acts is separate from this system and merely accesses it.
How did your matrix become a belief system?
I don’t know. My guess is that it started purely as way to remember feedback loops that increased happiness and reduced stress. As I grew older and was taught about beliefs, ethics, decisions, and responsibilities I just translated those terms into what I was using to govern my actions. When it came time to organize my beliefs and thoughts I started categorizing things by scenario, keeping track of the actions, and drawing relationships between the various parts.
If someone asked me, “What do you believe about gravity?” I would look up scenarios and actions labeled “Gravity”. This would return facts about gravity in the form of answers and there would be soft relations in the matrix to scenarios dealing with falling, balance, and various areas of physics.
These relationships would be another way to describe what I was calling an abstract scenario. The relationships themselves could be abstracted with more relationships, labels, and commentary.
Could you give an example of an abstract matrix?
It sounds like you were essentially codifying common sense as it applied to situations you encountered frequently, which makes sense from a willpower-conservation point of view because doing things you’ve planned in advance requires less willpower.
An abstract scenario would be the difference between, “my teacher is yelling at me” and “someone is yelling at me.” Further abstractions would include, “someone is upset with me” and “someone has an unfulfilled expectation of me.”
Sure. It doesn’t make sense as a belief system.
By abstract matrix I think I meant an matrix of abstract scenarios. Also, I think maybe “decision tree”, “flowchart”, or “rule set” is a more commonly used term for what you describe than “matrix”; am I understanding you correctly?
How did your matrix become a belief system?
Ohh...
Yeah, those terms work. “Matrix” fits better with how I visualize it in my head. I think “linked list” or “web” would be the most accurate. The problem I have with flowchart is that a flowchart is too organized. The actual process for taking a scenario and providing an action is much more organic. When a scenario presents itself I run the high level, abstract scenario through the system and respond appropriately. If the scenario doesn’t change or gets worse I need more detail and drop into a different layer. While you could describe the whole thing as a flowchart, it probably wouldn’t be the most efficient translation of what I am talking about.
In addition, an actual real life event is going to have dozens of active scenarios. I need to be able to access the matrix in multiple places at once. The process that actually acts is separate from this system and merely accesses it.
I don’t know. My guess is that it started purely as way to remember feedback loops that increased happiness and reduced stress. As I grew older and was taught about beliefs, ethics, decisions, and responsibilities I just translated those terms into what I was using to govern my actions. When it came time to organize my beliefs and thoughts I started categorizing things by scenario, keeping track of the actions, and drawing relationships between the various parts.
If someone asked me, “What do you believe about gravity?” I would look up scenarios and actions labeled “Gravity”. This would return facts about gravity in the form of answers and there would be soft relations in the matrix to scenarios dealing with falling, balance, and various areas of physics.
These relationships would be another way to describe what I was calling an abstract scenario. The relationships themselves could be abstracted with more relationships, labels, and commentary.