Trigger an action that will mechanically Move your mind to a desired state
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Mental states are not always perceivable at the time you experience them. Thoughts are strongly influenced by the mental state, affecting the ability of interoceptive or exteroceptive perceptions. This means, you will not always pick the same words to say something, or prioritize the same objects to watch, even experience the same sensations.
Most importantly, you won’t always take the same risks depending on your mental state.
A system that works as a mechanism of control for this to take advantage, is defining and executing an action that will force the mental state at t+1 , so that
and therefore, starting at t+1 you can have a better location to trigger targeted goals.
Long term view is so that the resulting sequence of Mental States leads always to optimal decisions, this logic is highly based on compund interest, approaching optimal state node over node
About Inductive Actions
These highly depend on what you want to achieve ultimately. Input is a suboptimal Mental State for the goal, and output is an optimal mental state at least for the next block. Divide and conquer applies for goal chunking.
Inductive actions are deliberate, repeatable interventions that perturb brain network dynamics so as to move the system from a suboptimal to a goal-compatible state. They exploit the state-dependence of cognition, perception, and decision-making. Sequential application leads to compounding neural adaptation (via plasticity and reinforcement), making optimal states more accessible and stable over time.
TLDR (Sequential Rule)
Start from any suboptimal mental state. Apply inductive actions sequentially until the state converges into the success-compatible set. At that point, execute the goal action with maximal reliability.
About the usage of inductive actions in manipulative techniques
The same logic is actually applicable for the active control of people state of minds, such that we can induce irrational Mental States, compunding towards a more vulnerable mind, being more susceptible to manipulation. Actions will be come inducers of vulnerable or irrational states of mind, therefore maximizing the chances in which our success —based on the amount of control over the thoughts and decisions of the targetted mind— will maximize.
A clear example of this would be asking sensitive questions to an individual that will trigger emotional reactions, irrationalizing their mind, which allows to follow up the control of their future mental states
🧭 Table of Inductive Actions for Optimal Mental States
| Goal | Target Mental State | How It Works (Neuroscience Simplified) | Precise Inductive Action (Execution) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish something fast | Urgency / speed mode | Urgency activates norepinephrine → narrows focus, increases decision speed | Set a visible countdown timer (e.g. 10 min). Say out loud: “I must finish before this ends.” |
| Be more creative | Free association mode | Reduced PFC control allows wider network activation (default mode + associative areas) | Step away from the task, pick two random objects, and ask: “How could these connect to my problem?” |
| Avoid mistakes | Precision / error-checking mode | ACC + cerebellum heighten error monitoring when pace is slowed | Read aloud or force a 2x slower pace. After each step, ask: “What’s wrong here?” |
| Take bold action | Risk-accepting mode | Striatum–OFC dopamine bias favors immediate action over hesitation | Tell yourself: “I’ll regret not acting more.” Then do one irreversible micro-step (send draft, call number). |
| Win people over | Connection / empathy mode | Empathy circuits (TPJ + medial PFC) activate when recalling being understood | Recall a moment of deep empathy. Hold eye contact for 3 sec, mirror the other’s posture. |
| Plan long-term | Deliberative foresight mode | Ventromedial PFC + hippocampus simulate future outcomes | Write down 1-year, 3-year, 10-year outcomes. Then ask: “What small step today fits that?” |
| React in emergencies | Automatic survival mode | Amygdala + brainstem suppress non-essentials, favor rapid reflexes | Train if-then scripts (e.g., “If alarm → exit immediately”). Practice them physically at least once. |
🔑 Key Insight
Each inductive action is mechanical, small, and concrete — like pulling a switch.
- Time constraint → speed
- Distraction/reframing → creativity
- Slowing down → accuracy
- Micro-commitment → boldness
- Empathy recall → connection
- Timelines → long-term planning
- If-then training → emergency readiness
Over time, repeating these actions strengthens the neural pathways, making it easier to slip into the desired mental state automatically.