significance of ongoing events in light of their perceived relationship to the goal.

We modify our behavioral

outputs – our means – when necessary, to make the attainment of our goal ever more likely. We modify our
actions within the game, but accept the rules without question. We move in a linear direction from present
to future.

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2.1.2. Revolutionary Life

The revolutionary model of adaptation – again, considered akin to Kuhn’s41 revolutionary science – is more
complex. Let us presume that you return from your meeting. You made it on time and, as far as you could
tell, everything proceeded according to plan. You noticed that your colleagues appeared a little irritated and
confused by your behavior, as you attempted to control the situation, but you put this down to jealousy on
their part – to their inability to comprehend the majesty of your conceptualizations. You are satisfied, in
consequence – satisfied temporarily – so you start thinking about tomorrow, as you walk back to work. You
return to your office. There is a message on your answering machine. The boss wants to see you. You did
not expect this. Your heart rate speeds up a little: good or bad, this news demands preparation for action.42
What does she want? Fantasies of potential future spring up. Maybe she heard about your behavior at the
meeting, and wants to congratulate you on your excellent work. You walk to her office, apprehensive but
hopeful.
You knock, and stroll in jauntily. The boss looks at you, and glances away somewhat unhappily. Your
sense of apprehension increases. She motions for you to sit, so you do. What is going on? She says, “I have
some bad news for you.” This is not good. This is not what you wanted. Your heart rate is rising
unpleasantly. You focus all of your attention on your boss. “Look,” she says, “I have received a number of

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