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Isn't fluid intelligence variable and hence working memory? Didn't they say that dual n-back can increase intelligence?

I wish they had an equivalent of dual n-back for motivation. I think I have always said it, people on HN don't need more intelligence; they more need to actually get things done.

The problem with motivation and anything technique related to it is you have to be motivated to execute said technique.

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Poor working memory is a motivation problem for some people who find it too difficult to do what they want to do.

Other people need to hack their principles, their health, their environment, etc. to do what they want. I believe all of those have a "gamified" way to increase them the way dual-n-back improves working memory, though they have not all been developed yet.

They do, it's called amphetamines.

In all seriousness, motivation is pretty heavily dopamine mediated. You can train for willpower, but it takes a long time and a lot of effort in return for modest gains.

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