when someone makes a Big Ask that feels like a stretch... drop the game theory meta, drop the expectation of karmic justice, take them at their word can you willingly give it to them with no hidden expectations -> resentment? would saying Yes be betraying yourself?
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Reply · Aug 18, 2024@bayeslord i think ppl have swallowed too much independence & "don't expect anything from anyone" propaganda ... when you have the normal instincts to…Reply · Aug 15, 2022@zeit_sinn Yeah, I think pressing for verbal commitment too soon gets you a no because it’s not yet a yes… it’s ok to ask if you want closure more…Reply · Jun 27, 2023@rhymeswithvocal ask for details, try to evaluate their motivations, consider to what extent I care, but in the end mostly trust themReply · Nov 6, 2023@Roko__eth lol no game theory of crying for us?