You already know how much this one resonates, Tom.
What stood out most is the way you’re naming memory not as a record—but as a living prediction engine.
That shift is subtle—but it explains everything.
It’s why we don’t just change behavior with goals or logic.
We change it by surfacing the meanings people assigned to past moments—and giving them a system that lets them choose differently the next time the same feeling shows up.
Not by rewriting facts.
But by reclaiming authorship over what the facts were allowed to mean.
Appreciate the way you’re keeping this conversation alive—not just in theory, but in people.
For example for me, how past memories of personal encounters influence my initial assumptions when I meet someone new. If I had less desirable earlier experiences with someone who has certain physical attributes or country of origen, I know that the previous encounter will like affect my first time meeting someone with the same attributes.
Great post Tom! You always stir the mind to think differently. I love "will my present influence my past." I know I can't hope so, and need to make it so.
Hi Tom! Thanks for the insight. At the minute I'm reading "I am Keats" (Don't tell how it ends - No spoilers!) and suddenly thought - Memories can feel like a holding cell, or like a suitcase. When that happens every act is one of 'packing for the trip' and 'do I have what I need'. Instead of rolling in what simply appears to be happening, there is stress, anxiety, unknowns. When there is no journey, no destination then all this goes away, life simply seems to go on. Bliss Out and thanks for the regular posts!
You already know how much this one resonates, Tom.
What stood out most is the way you’re naming memory not as a record—but as a living prediction engine.
That shift is subtle—but it explains everything.
It’s why we don’t just change behavior with goals or logic.
We change it by surfacing the meanings people assigned to past moments—and giving them a system that lets them choose differently the next time the same feeling shows up.
Not by rewriting facts.
But by reclaiming authorship over what the facts were allowed to mean.
Appreciate the way you’re keeping this conversation alive—not just in theory, but in people.
Thank you, Tyler.
Our lives are what our thoughts make it"
Marcus Aurelius?
Very true. And our lives make our thoughts. :)
Great post and really has me thinking about more.
For example for me, how past memories of personal encounters influence my initial assumptions when I meet someone new. If I had less desirable earlier experiences with someone who has certain physical attributes or country of origen, I know that the previous encounter will like affect my first time meeting someone with the same attributes.
A behavior (or bias) I need to be more aware of!
Thank you, Gary. And I'm glad. :)
Great post Tom! You always stir the mind to think differently. I love "will my present influence my past." I know I can't hope so, and need to make it so.
Thanks, Dan! I hope you're doing well, my friend.
Hi Tom! Thanks for the insight. At the minute I'm reading "I am Keats" (Don't tell how it ends - No spoilers!) and suddenly thought - Memories can feel like a holding cell, or like a suitcase. When that happens every act is one of 'packing for the trip' and 'do I have what I need'. Instead of rolling in what simply appears to be happening, there is stress, anxiety, unknowns. When there is no journey, no destination then all this goes away, life simply seems to go on. Bliss Out and thanks for the regular posts!
Wonderful metaphor! Thank you, Ludo.
And please let me know your thoughts re: the ending of the story. 🙏🏼😊