#analogy Created at 050223 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 2023-02-05 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Computing/Transhumanism]] - [[Philosophy/Epistemology/Information/People are determined by their phone notifications]] - [[Business/Ideas/Notifications according to some pixels change on the screen Chrome Extension]] - [[Philosophy/Epistemology/Information/How connected are you to the news]] - [[Philosophy/If you do not practice philosophy, you are merely a robot]] - [[Philosophy/Rationality/Does reducing your exposure to noise reduce your capacity to deal with noise?]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # Analogy self driving car notification >You become what you give your attention to. >~ [[Golden Sayings Of Epictetus - Epictetus|Epictetus]] Turning on notifications is like putting your car on autopilot. With autopilot, you can sit back and let the car drive itself, taking you on your journey with minimal effort. But if you turn off notifications, it's like taking the wheel. You still have control, but it's up to you to steer the car and take the right route to your destination. You're in charge and must be aware of your surroundings. ![a car by inio asano, beeple and james jean, aya takano color style, 4 k, super detailed, night sky, digital art, digital painting, celestial, majestic, colorful ](https://lexica-serve-encoded-images.sharif.workers.dev/md/162bc30e-9ef4-4076-a7b3-75ed5c3ee0d3) Turning on notifications is like engaging cruise control. You can let the car handle the speed and maintain a consistent pace, while taking in the scenery and enjoying the journey. But if you turn off notifications, it's like driving manually. You're in the driver's seat, controlling the speed and direction of your travel. You must be aware of the road ahead and be prepared to make adjustments as needed to get to your destination. ![looking out from the window of a train that is sailing on the water, the windows are fluttering with transparent gauze curtains, the sun shines in, fog and swans over the river, by William-Adolphe Bouguerea, Jordan grimmer, fractal flame. Highly_detailded](https://lexica-serve-encoded-images.sharif.workers.dev/md/0ce2494b-6b52-40c2-a3ee-d0e8a546f772) Turning on notifications is like letting a cruise ship take you on your voyage. With cruise control, you can relax and take a backseat as the ship sails along, taking you to your desired destination with minimal effort. But if you turn off notifications, it's like taking the helm. You still have control, but you're the one piloting the ship and must be aware of your environment in order to arrive safely. You are the captain and must take charge of your journey. ![grayscale cute void mushroom creature, pokemon, hayao miyazaki, digital art ](https://lexica-serve-encoded-images.sharif.workers.dev/md/021d5955-25ef-442d-aba2-e2115ed8fd61) Turning on notifications is like allowing the current of a river to take you downstream. You can relax and enjoy the ride, with no control over the direction or speed of your journey. But if you turn off notifications, it's like climbing up the riverbank and paddling upstream. You have the power to choose your own direction and set your own pace, but you must remain vigilant and stay alert to your surroundings to make sure you don't get lost. ![a beautiful landscape, river, rocks, trees, by greg rutkowsi, glitch noise ](https://lexica-serve-encoded-images.sharif.workers.dev/md/02cbd2e9-441f-4001-b112-59f98bb0d64f) Turning on notifications is like letting an animal wander freely in the wild. You can enjoy the adventure, but you have no control over the path it takes or how quickly it moves. However, if you turn off notifications, it's like taking a pet on a leash and leading it on a journey. You have the ability to direct its movements and determine the speed, but you must remain watchful and aware of your environment to make sure you don't get lost. ![alien riding on the back of a deer, grainy trail cam, black and white ](https://lexica-serve-encoded-images.sharif.workers.dev/md/0dff39e5-955b-42bd-9630-a1562cb502a0)