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The metaproblem is that you're thinking of this as a systems problem, the people who irk you are thinking of it as isolated—an isolated closed-box test, no less
by crdrost 4y ago
The metaproblem is that you're thinking of this as a systems problem, the people who irk you are thinking of it as isolated—an isolated closed-box test, no less.
Like, most people in this discussion would not think of mental-health therapy as a diet plan, but if you're thinking in terms of the systems involved then that seems more likely to generate more weight loss than any fad diet over a long run.
It's just really tempting to be reductive.
- epicureanideal 4y ago> most people in this discussion would not think of mental-health therapy as a diet plan Absolutely. "Just eat less" is not a viable strategy for a parent working 60-70 hours per week who needs to eat a high calorie diet, among other unhealthy practices, just to stay barely functional to support their family. Or someone who is so exhausted by their work just to keep a roof over their head that they have no mental energy to think about shopping for different food, preparing it, and so on.
- Gordonjcp 4y ago> eat a high calorie diet, among other unhealthy practices Eating a high-calorie diet is not unhealthy.
- Shorel 4y agoI have more energy and can work more hours since I switched to a Keto diet. I think it's probably the other way around: you fix your diet first, and mental health will improve as a result.