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Make our brains FOSS! Why can't I just tell my brain that now is sleeping time and it will just sleep?!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago

I'd like to be able to attach a debugger, please?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (2 children)
  • Meditation is one way of getting control of your brain.

  • Yoga and Tai Chi is a way of control your brain by focusing on your body.

  • Recite a mantra is another way.

  • Daily routines is also an auto-pilot way of getting control of your brain. (This one is good if you have trouble getting asleep(

You can train those methods consciously and understand the mechanics of how the controls work. Once understood and footpaths set (meditation, daily routines), you can switch between these controls if needed. Or force a thought reset (mantra)

It’s not a secret and known since ages. It’s just that people are too lazy to train. And may be prefer the comfortable auto-pilot way of living.

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[–] saltesc 3 points 9 hours ago

OP unknowingly explaining simulation theory concepts.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 hours ago

It’s a skill issue though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 hours ago

You absolutely can. What really helps is to stop using any kind of digital devices about 2h before you intend to sleep, then workout for a bit, and chase that down with some meditation. Focused breathing exercises are enough, no need to go full guru.

Afterwards take a shower, go go bed, and read a book. You'll have to force yourself to make it through the current chapter, guaranteed.

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