Sanjit Bakshi

The trick is to find ways to overcome the short-term allure of the modules encouraging sub-optimal decisions. If you label Akrasia when you sense it and are able to slip out of its grip once, then the next time will be easier. The time after that will be even more so.

The term Akrasia is Greek for lacking command of the will. It was discussed in Plato’s dialogues with Socrates, but it wasn’t thoroughly dissected until Aristotle later talked about it.