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the Huberman pod explains how those with ADHD have trouble coordinating default-mode and task-related neural networks, so re 1) it is an individual’s problem. 2) we SHOULD pay attention to things we’re not interested in; it teaches us discipline. imo behavioral tools >>> meds as a solution. note: I have ADHD :)
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(2) is a great take but not palatable to modern culture which says you need to follow your own dreams and desires at all costs, and that you are perfect just the way you are.
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How could following your dreams and desires ever be a bad thing?
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The most obvious example would be what if you're Hitler and your desire is to further eugenics and eradicate an entire people? More relatable is the idea of passions - what if you desire to sleep with your secretary? Learning to moderate your desires, to cultivate virtue and eliminate vice is important.
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Using Hitler to prove a point isn’t constructive. If they’re consenting adults, I don’t see a problem with coworkers sleeping with each other. People shouldn’t feel ashamed or punished to have sex or love someone just because they work together. It’s their responsibility to be mature about it though.
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Hitler is just an obvious example. How about the election deniers that desired to storm the capitol on January 6? How about school shooters? Litterers? Poachers? The point is that not all desires are good.
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Those examples are not related to what modern culture says we need to do like in your previous post. Encouraging people to follow their dreams and desires of course comes with the caveat of what is socially acceptable. Those negative events should never be used as reasons why following dreams should not be encouraged.
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What counts as negative? Coming back to the original subject, consider the student athlete. It's common for athletes to get a free pass in their studies to pursue NCAA sports, and yet how many are able to make athletics a career? Is supporting their dream what's best for them?
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YES! What?? Letting a student skip class is an entirely different problem. “Sorry little Jessie, I’m not taking you to soccer practice because only 1/10000 kids becomes pro. It’s just not worth it.” How sad and primitive would our world be if people didn’t pursue something when the chance of success was low.
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