okay, so for context, i'm basically trying to unfuck my life, starting with my godawful perception of time. i'm very online, think in systems, and get pissed off by inefficient shit. i say 'retarded' a lot when things are badly designed. i'm looking for first-principles type answers, not surface-level crap. i'm trying to build better narratives for myself. so when you answer the actual question, keep that in mind. i need something that resonates with someone who thinks civilization is stories and wants to accelerate fucking everything, including personal development. no vague bullshit please.