This was probably meant sarcastically, but I do think that having part of the tradition be “have tasty food nearby during the fast” is worth consideration.
If the goal of rationalist holidays is to help us feel like a community, then this could make us feel more “special” and perhaps help towards that goal. (Many religions have holidays that call for a fast, but as far as I know none of them expect one to tempt themselves.)
It’s also a nice display of self-control and the dangers of having instant gratification available. There’s value in learning the ability to resist those urges for one’s long-term benefit.
This was probably meant sarcastically, but I do think that having part of the tradition be “have tasty food nearby during the fast” is worth consideration.
If the goal of rationalist holidays is to help us feel like a community, then this could make us feel more “special” and perhaps help towards that goal. (Many religions have holidays that call for a fast, but as far as I know none of them expect one to tempt themselves.)
It’s also a nice display of self-control and the dangers of having instant gratification available. There’s value in learning the ability to resist those urges for one’s long-term benefit.
Not sarcastically! I wanted to have a Hard Mode available for those whose fasting was going well.
Vavilov et al certainly did it with seeds available.