Agree that it’s not just about being dramatic / making the problem about you. But that was only one of the points Eliezer made about why people could fail at this in ways that are worth trying to fix. And in your case, yes, dealing with the excessive anxiety seems helpful.
Agree that it’s not just about being dramatic / making the problem about you. But that was only one of the points Eliezer made about why people could fail at this in ways that are worth trying to fix. And in your case, yes, dealing with the excessive anxiety seems helpful.
For sure, but nothing in this post seems directly helpful with the problem I’m describing?
“Actual LessWrong readers also sometimes ask me how I deal emotionally with the end of the world.
I suspect a more precise answer may not help. But Raymond Arnold thinks I should say it, so I will say it.
I say again, I don’t actually think my answer is going to help.”
I don’t think there’s any disagreement here.