Pessimistic Presumption on a Do Less Goal with zero rate

Well, yes and no. I think it depends on whether the goal is for quantified-self tracking or for akrasia-battling.

If it’s for akrasia-battling (as it is for me), then you want a PPR that won’t let you forget this habit. The PPR should always derail you in less than the akrasia horizon, I think.

If it’s for quantified-self tracking, then… you would probably turn off PPRs. You don’t need them.

Of course, a goal can serve both ends, but if akrasia-battling is in the mix, then you’ll want PPRs, and they should derail you within a few days.

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