How to ThinkIn the Age of AI

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Frame values-behavior gaps as blocked action problems rather

Frame values-behavior gaps as blocked action problems rather than character defects, asking what environmental or psychological barriers prevent valued behavior.

Why This Is a Principle

Derives from Behavior occurs when three elements converge simultaneously (MAP model), Satisfying the psychological needs of autonomy, competence… (autonomy, competence, relatedness), and When organisms are repeatedly exposed to aversive situations (learned helplessness). Prescribes reframing from moral judgment to functional analysis, which is ACT's approach applied as epistemic principle.

Source Lessons

Contradictions between stated values and actual behavior

The gap between what you say you value and what you actually do is the most important contradiction to examine.

Connections

Derived From (3)

AxiomBehavior occurs when three elements converge simultaneously AxiomSatisfying the psychological needs of autonomy, competence…AxiomWhen organisms are repeatedly exposed to aversive situations

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