Spiralling

Spiralling is a phenomenon where the mind incorrectly identifies something as being relevant and reacts with a value cascade on it. It is a natural error that happens from relevance realization systems going awry in the minds of sapient beings.

It is one of the Nine Plagues.

Spiralling is not to be confused with mere temptation. Temptation merely brings people off the path of firmlaw while Spiralling causes people to get stuck around a certain thing.

The vaccine for Spiralling is Counter-Spiralling.

Anything can cause Spiralling, but psychohazards which especially cause spiralling are called maelstroms

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Parasitic processing is the agent, and reciprocal narrowing is the arena

Desire synthesis is the agent, and worldview synthesis is the arena

Parasitic Processing
Parasitic processing is anxiety that makes your thinking more rigid, and reciprocal narrowing is narrowing your cognitive arena in response

John Vervaeke described it as “The very processes that make you adaptively intelligent also make you vulnerable to self-destructive behaviour.”

We use adaptive heuristic shortcuts to zero in to the relevant/crucial information. After a bad event, your brain immediately tries to anticipate future events like it. This can cause a downwards spiral.

Like a parasite it takes up life within you and it takes life away from you. It causes you to lose your agency and to suffer.

Reciprocal Narrowing
The concept derives originally from Marc Lewis as a model of addiction

Parasitic processing is the agent, and reciprocal narrowing is the arena

Reciprocal narrowing is your worldview becoming more narrow and spiralled in reaction to parasitic processing

It is not a pathology, just a narrowing of the brain

ChatGPT explanation of the difference between the two
In the philosophy of John Vervaeke, parasitic processing and reciprocal narrowing are two related but distinct concepts that play a role in the development of meaning and understanding.

Parasitic processing refers to the way that individuals rely on preconceived narratives and beliefs to understand the world around them. This can lead to a reduction in the complexity of our understanding of the world and can result in a loss of meaning.

Reciprocal narrowing, on the other hand, refers to the way that our relationship with the world narrows as we focus increasingly on our own subjective experiences. This can lead to a reduction in the richness of our experience and a loss of connection with the world around us.

According to Vervaeke, both parasitic processing and reciprocal narrowing are important factors in the meaning crisis and the development of a comprehensive worldview. By recognizing these processes and their impact on our understanding of the world, he argues that we can develop a more holistic and meaningful approach to life.

In his work, Vervaeke advocates for a comprehensive approach to meaning and understanding that takes into account the interplay between parasitic processing and reciprocal narrowing. He argues that by breaking out of preconceived narratives and embracing a more nuanced understanding of the world, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and complexity of our experiences.