Emotions are not as much caused by our beliefs as we tend to assume
I agree to an extent. I think the emotions may not be directly caused by my beliefs, but more driven by the things I spend a lot of time thinking about. There have been times where I intentionally avoid AI risk as a topic of thought, and experience more positive emotions. In that time my beliefs haven’t changed, but what I’m actively thinking about has changed. This essay may also be a factor. I also read this essay recently which is perhaps talking along similar lines to what you’re saying, and was an interesting framing.
I’m not sure how easy it would be for me to get prescribed SSRIs, but it’s something I’d consider.
I agree to an extent. I think the emotions may not be directly caused by my beliefs, but more driven by the things I spend a lot of time thinking about. There have been times where I intentionally avoid AI risk as a topic of thought, and experience more positive emotions. In that time my beliefs haven’t changed, but what I’m actively thinking about has changed. This essay may also be a factor. I also read this essay recently which is perhaps talking along similar lines to what you’re saying, and was an interesting framing.
I’m not sure how easy it would be for me to get prescribed SSRIs, but it’s something I’d consider.