Really interesting essay. Have you read Skinner's 1981 essay in Science called Selection by Consequences? It fits so nicely with the ideas you so eloquently express here. What works at the neural level also works at the behavioral level.
I liked this a lot! I especially liked this point: “A traumatic event creates a heightened state of alertness, contributing to an increase in synaptic connections associated with fear and anxiety. Over time, these connections may dominate the individual’s synaptic landscape, affecting their overall sense of self and worldview.”
Really interesting essay. Have you read Skinner's 1981 essay in Science called Selection by Consequences? It fits so nicely with the ideas you so eloquently express here. What works at the neural level also works at the behavioral level.
Hi Tim - yes, we have! We actually wrote a piece on that last September (here is the link in case you are interested in reading it: https://weavingtheculture.substack.com/p/shaping-human-behavior-the-power?utm_source=publication-search).
Cool. I just read it and left a few comments. Looking forward to diving into more of your essays.
I liked this a lot! I especially liked this point: “A traumatic event creates a heightened state of alertness, contributing to an increase in synaptic connections associated with fear and anxiety. Over time, these connections may dominate the individual’s synaptic landscape, affecting their overall sense of self and worldview.”
Agreed!