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OgdenEnigma t1_iwzf11p wrote
Tell that to my ADHD. 😂 j/k
live4lax25 t1_iwzfxxf wrote
You think my autopilot is an idiot??? Whew boy, I’ll show you idiot
decrementsf t1_iwzgybj wrote
Focus is a skill. You can improve it. Instead of resistance training with weights, the resistance training is with systems and habits. Artistotle starter pack.
decrementsf t1_iwzhg50 wrote
Your autopilot central nervous system is powerful but repeats only what inputs you feed it. There exist buttons and lever control panels to influence the dumb system and make it smarter. While we're swimming in more good information than ever on the internet, it tends to be hiding below more distracting or bad information than ever. Huberman Lab's channel does a great job distilling available research into protocols, summary rules-of-thumb, for finding the buttons and levers.
c0mputerRFD t1_iwzim80 wrote
Whatever you are saying is getting my tits all hard but, how do you do it ???
TVotte t1_iwzjwcz wrote
Leave me alone and let me play Minecraft
flowerpanes t1_iwzmrz8 wrote
Walking along forest trials is my tough one. I want to see everything and yet, tend to stumble on rocks,roots,etc. I have to consciously remember to look down and see what’s on the trail ahead of me since my head just wants to stay up and just go. The last thing I need is a broken wrist or wrenched ankle so it’s sometimes a battle!
InTheEndEntropyWins t1_iwzpmys wrote
Sometimes autopilot is an idiot sometimes it's great.
12jonboy12 OP t1_iwzqexq wrote
Sometimes it can be EXTREMELY competent, on something it knows how to do as long as there are no curve balls.
Just like a Roomba vacuum, does the job extremely well until a dog poops on the floor, and the Roomba will just keep on doing what it's doing and spread the crap all over.
Autopilot cannot deal with surprises big higher level decisions or remember things
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fibbonaccisun t1_iwzswxx wrote
I’m cursing myself cause I did something so naive and stupid, guess I’m always on autopilot
oktin t1_iwzu15g wrote
It must be nice to have executive functions.
But telling someone with a broken arm to lift weights won't help them.
the_good_pun t1_iwzu58f wrote
This Is Water by David Foster Wallace
PrinceHumperTinkTink t1_iwzvm26 wrote
>LPT: Think before you do things.
Gee... thanks for the amazing tip. 🙄
Background-Chapter80 t1_iwzwdkd wrote
Now that ADHD is so commonly diagnosed everyone apparently has no executive function. How the fuck did people get by for the past few hundred years then?
DigNitty t1_iwzwsvw wrote
I’m surprised you can poop while consciously breathing AND blinking
decrementsf t1_iwzx81j wrote
The actions of people with broken arms have been awarded the medal of valor. You're never out of the fight.
You can always find the exception. In most cases you're dealing with a mental prison, a human operating system performing poorly usually assigned to you. Mental prisons can be walked out of. There's no lock at all. You can rewrite your human operating system replacing it with a more useful one.
A human operating system is a framing of how to see the world. Generally a story for yourself that guides behavior. A framing does not have to be true to be useful. A motto, creed, or affirmation for organizations usually use a storytelling structure because they're imprinting an operating system for behavior.
Consider the operating system used by Navy Seals to imprint the operating system of behavior. How would you behave if every day you woke up and read this outloud? You can sit down and think through what behaviors you prioritize. Write your own storytelling exercise to reinforce the traits of the person you would respect and admire. Maybe it's the simplest possible action. I went outside today and got a haircut. Tomorrow I talked to a person. The next, I applied for a job. Start with the smallest possible action. Then build up. Every day I take a bad habit, and roll it into a slightly better habit. That takes on a compounding return on investment of its own that carries you far.
Social media has allowed for faulty operating systems to spread easily. This is why it feels like we're surrounded by more people doing worse than ever. Humans are designed for scarcity. We're learning to develop the language to describe the ailments from too much information abundance. Learning about the nature of human operating systems is one of the levels up you can see clearly now.
> United States Navy SEAL
> In times of war or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed.
> Forged by adversity, he stands alongside America’s finest special operations forces to serve his country, the American people, and protect their way of life.
> I am that man.
> My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed upon me by the heroes that have gone before, it embodies the trust of those I have sworn to protect. By wearing the Trident I accept the responsibility of my chosen profession and way of life. It is a privilege that I must earn every day.
> My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond reproach. I humbly serve as a guardian to my fellow Americans always ready to defend those who are unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own.
> I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from other men.
> Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.
> We expect to lead and be led. In the absence of orders I will take charge, lead my teammates and accomplish the mission. I lead by example in all situations.
> I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight.
> We demand discipline. We expect innovation. The lives of my teammates and the success of our mission depend on me – my technical skill, tactical proficiency, and attention to detail. My training is never complete.
> We train for war and fight to win. I stand ready to bring the full spectrum of combat power to bear in order to achieve my mission and the goals established by my country. The execution of my duties will be swift and violent when required yet guided by the very principles that I serve to defend.
> Brave men have fought and died building the proud tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to uphold. In the worst of conditions, the legacy of my teammates steadies my resolve and silently guides my every deed. I will not fail.
oktin t1_iwzxb85 wrote
ADHD isn't a problem for, like farm hands working before tractors and such took over. But now that our brains are the only really monetizable asset, the added strain is preventing traditional coping mechanisms from working.
Background-Chapter80 t1_iwzxlqg wrote
I acknowledge that some people have a real problem but I think it is over-diagnosed. Maybe if people didn’t raise their kids using iPads as their main parenting tool, people would have actual attention spans.
DigitalSteven1 t1_iwzxv1t wrote
It would be impossible to live life if everything you did required conscious, intentional, decision.
12jonboy12 OP t1_iwzy464 wrote
Seems like you abbreviated my post on autopilot if that's what you think I was saying 😂
bmanley620 t1_iwzz95b wrote
Just gave this a like without even thinking what I was doing. Autopilot confirmed
oktin t1_iwzze5d wrote
ADHD is a physical problem that can be seen in MRI's: Hardware issue, not software. While symptoms can be reduced by similar tactics, "normality" is impossible.
I've tried similar things with little results in the past, but I can try again. I'll see how long I can keep it going.
RollItMyWay t1_iwzzngs wrote
It all depends on the programming. If an idiot trained your autopilot that’s what you get.
Dr_Octahedron t1_ix00e0t wrote
Driving's a good example too. Driving on autopilot works fine until something unexpected happens
lober t1_ix00fgz wrote
This comment got me for some reason lol
Tiny_Rat t1_ix00rde wrote
That doesn't really explain the number of 30-40+ year old people who are getting diagnosed for the first time now thay we've gotten better at recognizing what the symptoms look like in adults, particularly women.
No_Bet_3328 t1_ix015oq wrote
"Everyone's autopilot is *on idiot." 😂😂
Interesting post, interesting comments. 😄🍿
konwex t1_ix01n3m wrote
I hate you 😠
Sonova_Vondruke t1_ix027np wrote
Then explained "flow" or "being in the zone".
A state of consciousness that isn't conscious at all but often performs better, simply be we do not hesitate to course correct... Often making decisions that end up in error... But when we just allow training to take over, perform nearly perfectly.
ackillesBAC t1_ix03b7b wrote
Some call this System 1 and system 2. And your correct the auto pilot system 1 controls an incredible amount of what we do. And system 1 is extremely easy to manipulate
Background-Chapter80 t1_ix04dug wrote
At a point it stops being a condition if so many people supposedly have it though
Pure-Newspaper-6001 t1_ix04hif wrote
You can feel your tongue now
ho-lee_-sheet t1_ix04m05 wrote
Just don't do either till the autopilot is reset while you try to get air inside with watering eyes
IHaveNoTact t1_ix04vww wrote
And that, kids, is why we need fiber in our diets!
SomeoneElseNoReally t1_ix04xp6 wrote
Wtf does this mean?
CaptainAsshat t1_ix06kfi wrote
Or it's an environmental condition we need to address.
Lots of people contracted the black plague, that didn't make it any less real or serious.
Columbus43219 t1_ix078zh wrote
Ironically, I didn't make it all the way through that title.
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BeenThruIt t1_ix088yq wrote
Most tasks. Try doing any higher-functioning task without it and you will fail miserably. From playing an instrument to video games to driving. Think too much and they become impossible.
12jonboy12 OP t1_ix08pu5 wrote
Actually I find them in autopilot the most during times of panic and panic attacks.
My higher level brain functions are consumed with kicking myself being mad at myself oscillating through different forms of hindsight, well my poor autopilot is trying to keep the s*** from hitting the fan and usually makes it worse
Automatic-Quote-4205 t1_ix0c2vk wrote
I’m a complete idiot on autopilot.
Zephandrypus t1_ix0cada wrote
Yeah right, I play pretty much any game involving quick actions better when I’m only half paying attention. League of Legends, Call of Duty, World of Tanks, your mother, etc.
ObsidianArmadillo t1_ix0csha wrote
My ADHD would like to have a word with you
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alwayquestion t1_ix0d0zz wrote
I actually disagree. Plan ahead to autopilot as much as possible to avoid decision fatigue. Routines, meal planning, capsule wardrobe etc. autopilot as much as possible so you are fresh and ready when you have an important decision.
Tahoma-sans t1_ix0drtt wrote
Yeah, the autopilot is there for a reason, we cannot 'think' so much.
It can be trained to do better though.
Natty_Vegan t1_ix0dt2q wrote
Ditto. Driving a digger is one of them. If I activley think about what I'm doing, I start to make mistakes with the controls, if I force myself to zone out a little bit I'm super fluent
throwaway387190 t1_ix0dxdq wrote
Get cancer, have your parasympathetic nervous system be damaged
Have to take executive function of every task
Makes you really good at picking up new physical skills
Learn firedancing, poledancing, knife throwing, lockpicking
Profit
yungthundermane t1_ix0eh1o wrote
Need to show this to my co worker who is an idiot lol
quasi_aesthetic t1_ix0gd40 wrote
My autopilot tried to open the front door of my apartment by pressing unlock on the key fob... for my car... twice. He's definitely an idiot.
NimbleVaseline t1_ix0hg0m wrote
So basically we’re npcs
jamiexx89 t1_ix0j5ek wrote
I think the key is to realize everyone's autopilot was programmed by an idiot and, now that they're (hopefully) smarter than that idiot, they can reprogram it more efficiently.
TesserTheLost t1_ix0jvya wrote
I ask myself 100 times a day, "what am I doing right now?". I learned this from The Heart of Buddha's Teachings by Thich Nhat Hanh. Mindfulness makes me perform better at work and I feel happier performing my day to day tasks instead of being in my head winning a fake argument from an interaction I had 2 years ago.
Vallarfax_ t1_ix0k45d wrote
Yep. Try playing an FPS game like Apex. Consciously thinking about the buttons you need to press to mantle, reload, crouch and jump over an opponent while firing and aiming. Promise it will go horribly lmao its pretty cool really
BrunetteThrasher t1_ix0k987 wrote
Everyone is an NPC
brainwater314 t1_ix0lzs7 wrote
Life's easier when you know everyone's autopilot is an idiot, and you forgive yourself and others for mistakes. Don't think you can avoid mistakes, but you can prevent and mitigate damage by your mistakes with a bit of preparation. E.G. don't put in the address of who to send an email to until you've double checked the email. Don't store anything in the oven, but check before preheating anyways.
[deleted] t1_ix0m4yv wrote
One way to escape this autopilot is to practice mindfullness, and meditation is a great way to do that!
This is a great video explaining how to do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlFqgrg3OeU
MickJagger2020 t1_ix0n4t4 wrote
Oh no. Sooo backwards. I always like to go into autopilot right before I do a good brain surgery. Or you know, wait tables.
AstraNah t1_ix0now7 wrote
Could you elaborate? Maybe some examples?
DeargZireael t1_ix0nufo wrote
I'm a lead singer and I feel this. I learned how to sing most lyrics I know on autopilot, and sometimes when I actively pay attention to some songs I'm singing I start messing up the words and melody. It's hella weird.
Wasusedtobe t1_ix0o4a8 wrote
So, I can learn to not poop in my pants?
Comprehensive_Box_94 t1_ix0oq7x wrote
Mindfulness in a nutshell
shotgun509 t1_ix0ozy5 wrote
In fact that is what 'training' really is. Presumably that is why the term "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" exists. Thinking through something is incredibly inefficient but allows you to build muscle memory, hopefully allowing autopilot to do the task at full speed
WhyIHateTheInternet t1_ix0ppyp wrote
How are those wet bones treating you?
GardenRave0416 t1_ix0pwab wrote
Depends on how well trained your autopilot is. If you're at work, the autopilot is nice to have well trained and on most of the time. The method I have is intentionally and methodically making fail-safes for unforseen issues that could come up. Like finding 2 number that should match and don't, so my autopilot and be turned off just long enough to identify what needs to be done and switch to that specific autopilot and switch back to the standard when the task is over. I hope this makes sense, because this feels a little unhinged.
foreversadmigraines t1_ix0rfj3 wrote
Same! It also happens while playing guitar, there are a lot of riffs the I can’t play if I’m paying attention.
Pure-Newspaper-6001 t1_ix0ror9 wrote
I actually hate this one, it causes physical pain
xLosTxSouL t1_ix0td2i wrote
If you are a determinist this pro tip is actually kinda useless lol
enwongeegeefor t1_ix0tdiy wrote
OP outed themselves as a mouthbreather.
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heraclitus33 t1_ix0w4ej wrote
Nah brah... 100% better on autopilot. Theres no second guessing.
Silly-Slacker-Person t1_ix0wiiv wrote
I left my phone on the counter...
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WhyIHateTheInternet t1_ix0wzeo wrote
That's just your moist brain making you hallucinate things. Perfectly normal.
Pure-Newspaper-6001 t1_ix0x2jl wrote
oatmeal28 t1_ix0xh0m wrote
I loved this book as well as his other works
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Tianoccio t1_ix0y7a2 wrote
I was going to say when I have to actually think about my job I’m slower when I’m not thinking about what I’m doing I’m literally one of the best in my industry.
Tianoccio t1_ix0y93f wrote
Most of us did.
drunkemonkee t1_ix0yfdv wrote
Yep, I think that's called the flow state.
Not actively thinking too much, more using muscle memory and repeating what you know.
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IsaacNewtongue t1_ix0z91b wrote
So that's what I've been doing these past 10 years.. ignoring my autopilot!
BettyBornBerry t1_ix0zb8t wrote
How does one improve the auto pilot function?
jared1259 t1_ix0zfw2 wrote
Did you watch the video? The point the video was making is that autopilot is efficient and can be made more efficient with a little concious training. It's the opposite of what your post claims.
m-p-3 t1_ix0zhlr wrote
That's me when speaking another language than my native one. I'll struggle to make proper sentences if I think too much about it, but I won't have any problem if I relax.
anon3451 t1_ix0zwpg wrote
It's called your subconscious which is responsible for 95% of your actions behaviors feelings abilities etc. and developed through your life especially in childhood to understand the universe, whether it actually serves you or not. 5% of our thinking is conscious. You don't consciously think what muscles to contract when you reach for an object. As a baby you had to zigzag back and forth with your little hand until the successful pattern was recorded and imitated in future trials. Now it belongs to the subconscious
HarpertheHarbour t1_ix10fxo wrote
Idk, breathing seems a lot harder when I start to think about it...
blueberry-yum-yum t1_ix10jb9 wrote
Don't try to do anything stupid.
I don't have to try
Youfokinwatm8 t1_ix10oum wrote
Same with me as well... Wonder why that is?
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be_productivee t1_ix10yyu wrote
it's all about mindfulness
LollipopMagicRainbow t1_ix11ggb wrote
Big "just get a planner" energy from that guy
verycleverman t1_ix11hk1 wrote
Also blink by Malcolm Gladwell but it's basically saying that autopilot is better than active thought especially when well trained.
FallWithHonor t1_ix11x8g wrote
Mindfulness 100.
Thanks. I like this tip.
afrocheesyquack t1_ix125rw wrote
This sentence is a disaster
SirThatsCuba t1_ix129gq wrote
You think too highly of my autopilot.
MrAppleSpiceMan t1_ix12euu wrote
i feel like anyone who's played guitar hero knows this
mexicanred1 t1_ix12ral wrote
Oh that's a great counterpoint. Good habits are supposed to be & should be automatic or autopilot reinforced whereas Bad habits and negative thinking need to be broken out of through methods like the five second rule or prayer & fasting or whatever other tools you have. Thanks for that addition; that brings it full circle!
Foreign-Cookie-2871 t1_ix12tb7 wrote
Corollary to the LPT: behave always as you want to behave when on autopilot, as you will copy your "most used" way of doing stuff when on autopilot. The most notable example is with traffic. Don't run semaphores when red, don't cut street turns, use blinkers every time, watch carefully before turning.
Euphoric-Blue-59 t1_ix135oq wrote
About as bad as advice gets.
MrYellowfield t1_ix13gaa wrote
Autopilot is a nice feature to have tbh. I like not thinking about how I should walk, or how I am supposed to go up stairs, or thinking about closing the door. It's pretty nice to do these things automatically. But if it comes to the point that you are in autopilot in conversations and it hinders you from performing daily tasks, then you should try to do something about that.
ladylurkedalot t1_ix13r92 wrote
When you zone out, you engage in a flow state and use your muscle memory to carry out your intentions. When you're actively thinking what to do, you're also spending time second-guessing that muscle memory, which can make you hesitate or mess up.
At least that's what I think, I'm not an expert or anything.
pm_me_your_rigs t1_ix1437i wrote
This fact was solidified when I moved to a country with right hand drive vehicles
Took me a while to not go to the 'wrong' side.
Then I moved back to left hand drive countries and I still went to the "wrong' side of the car. Lol
naturalbornsinner t1_ix1464c wrote
Was this LPT written on autopilot?
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ink-cartridge t1_ix14mob wrote
Funnily enough speeding decreases collisions for this reason, however speed kills so you are still more likely to die or kill someone in a crash.
bozitybozitybopzebop t1_ix14p5a wrote
Tangential:
"The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, & breeds reptiles of the mind."
-- William Blake
My older brother marries his opinions.
A simple example: He claims that SNL sucks because it's not as good as the original cast.
The writers and cast have changed a bazillion times over the years, and he just keeps repeating this. He hasn't even watched SNL in over a decade.
It's lazy, autopilot thinking.
It's the same thinking as when people never get over their racism and other prejudices.
jumponthegrenade t1_ix14sq2 wrote
It's tiring though.
Youfokinwatm8 t1_ix14u4o wrote
Makes sense to me, internet stranger.
CYBORBCHICKEN t1_ix15cbp wrote
I wish I'd known how to put this into words for so long
Metallkiller t1_ix15dzr wrote
This is like, 80% of "methods" and stuff for software development. Just different wordings.
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Metallkiller t1_ix15m0s wrote
So I'm drunk and tired right now, how do I find that tomorrow, look for hubermanns lab? Summary rules of thumb? Is it a channel on YouTube?
moontealight91 t1_ix1622k wrote
I’d say it’s complete opposite with flow more so being a state of intense engagement, focus and contentment in the present moment and current activity. You’re more present, cognizant and aware of your actions.
morewhoregramma t1_ix163ne wrote
Not true. I've been dissociative my whole life and my auto pilot is A+ #1.
WilliamTake t1_ix16mqi wrote
What do you do for a living and in what industry if I might ask?
tennesseewaltz t1_ix17baz wrote
My autopilot is way smarter than my conscious mind. No matter how blackout drunk I get, I always wake up somewhere warm and safe with my keys, wallet, and phone with me.
Vemena t1_ix17uc8 wrote
From personal experience, I do think he has a point somehow. Here in the Netherlands we have something called “trajectcontrole”, this measures your average speed over a few miles and if your average is too high, you’ll get a fine. The thing is; everyone is driving almost the same speed, so there’s not a lot happening to pay attention to (plus like 50% is looking at their smartphones). But when I’m speeding (10 to 15 mph above limit), I’m watching everything like a hawk. Anticipating the moves other drivers might make and act accordingly.
Just my 2 cents from personal and relatives experience.
kinboyatuwo t1_ix1807v wrote
Driving is one of the most risky. This is coupled if you are taking a frequent trip and route at a similar time. A prime example is when you stop and go through a stop sign. Most of the time it’s clear. That one time it isn’t your brain just goes on auto pilot and you get “they came out of nowhere”.
Easy way I was taught by a driving instructor was vary things a bit if you can. Often just mixing up a route a bit can help.
Aggravating-Action70 t1_ix181p2 wrote
My autopilot has a name and he’s an asshole
thehomeyskater t1_ix18inr wrote
one1zero0one1 t1_ix19231 wrote
No. You're wrong.
Felteezy t1_ix19851 wrote
This is exactly what came to mind. System 1 and system 2!
Tianoccio t1_ix198dl wrote
Something physical that’s well practiced.
Bartender.
F-Lambda t1_ix19ko2 wrote
You are now breathing manually
Gzer0 t1_ix1aapa wrote
Is there a term for this or a proper detailed description/wikia?
JackONeill_ t1_ix1asm8 wrote
Flow state is a proper term if you look it up.
maineyak219 t1_ix1axgi wrote
Quite a vague tip…
Would_YaJustLookAtIt t1_ix1b0og wrote
That’s basically all you did say
Flair_Helper t1_ix1b28e wrote
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