Thursday, August 27, 2009

Can't change a habit by persuasion 2

Here's a monstrous and senseless bureaucratic way to fight a habit by showing graphic pictures and by using scare tactics to change a well-established habit.
No matter how persuading and disgusting a persuasion is it will not communicate with the habit and will have no effect on the habit. It will only communicate with the reason, that is, the executive OS.
In this case you must create good driving habits. In other words, action can only be replaced by action. Words, imagery, graphics and violent warnings about the consequences of the habit will never be effective in changing a habit. In fact, it will make it more attractive to thrill seeking texters.
Driving a car is a strong habit. You can drive for miles without remembering how.
But apparently you still need your hands to drive. You cannot text and drive. And don't. The best advice is turn off your phone. Change your environment to change your habit.

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