How/why to get good at debugging your mind
Having a detailed understanding of how your mind works will tremendously help you improve your life and the lives of people around you. You’ll make your mind a much better place to live, and you’ll be able to help others do the same.
I’ve focused very heavily on overcoming flaws in my mind for the past ~11 years. Initially it was because I had to overcome huge problems that significantly reduced my quality of life. But years after I overcame them, I still continue to ‘debug’ my own mind because I like the growth and quality of life I get out of it. And also because it’s just interesting.
It feels great to think about these sorts of questions deeply and eventually find an answer that gives you better insight into how your mind works. It can take a long time and a lot of effort to figure out answers, but it’s always worth it.
This process usually leads to both answers and new questions. You often end up going down an interesting rabbit hole as you recursively crack open your mental blackboxes.
