Enforcing Rules on Oneself - Thomas Schelling Paper (PENDING)

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File Name:  Enforcing Rules.pdf

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they want to constrain their own behavior at future moments in time when their preferences (or whatever impulses, temptations, phobias, fears, and passions control their choices) determine acts that are different from what they now prefer to do then.

Note: well phrased “future you”

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These examples remind us that even a paragon of rationality needs to anticipate episodes when time and attention for decision may be lacking and impulses contrary to prior intent may have to be contained.

Note: Anticipatory decisions

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If Wednesday morning, sober and with no desire for alcohol, I anticipate that Friday night I may drink too much and become mean to my family, I may make a date to visit the country home of friends who do not drink and to spend the night; that is what I would call a “tactic”.

Note:  Tactics during lucid moments to limit access to ILL