Is this “emotional nihilism” the same thing as “anhedonia”? I often get into a state where the positive parts of my utility function get flattened, but the negative parts remain as sharp as ever. More specifically, a state where the things that used to feel good don’t feel good anymore, but the things that used to feel bad still feel bad, and so I keep trying to avoid them. Your advice seems like it applies to this condition, even if it’s not exactly the same condition.
This does seem like really good advice. The sort of advice that seems like obvious common sense after you hear it, but that you might not think of on your own when you really need it. Thanks! :)
Is this “emotional nihilism” the same thing as “anhedonia”? I often get into a state where the positive parts of my utility function get flattened, but the negative parts remain as sharp as ever. More specifically, a state where the things that used to feel good don’t feel good anymore, but the things that used to feel bad still feel bad, and so I keep trying to avoid them. Your advice seems like it applies to this condition, even if it’s not exactly the same condition.
This does seem like really good advice. The sort of advice that seems like obvious common sense after you hear it, but that you might not think of on your own when you really need it. Thanks! :)