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Toward A Bayesian Theory Of Willpower

Scott Alexander proposes a Bayesian theory of willpower as a process of weighing evidence from different mental processes to determine actions.

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Mar 26, 2021 1,995 words 146 likes 399 comments Listen · 15 min Read Read
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Book Review: Willpower

Scott Alexander reviews 'Willpower' by Baumeister and Tierney, finding it disappointing for its pop science approach and failure to address controversies in willpower research.

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Mar 12, 2015 2,131 words 0 likes 152 comments Read Read
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