The Land of Milk and Honey (DMSI Journal)

[K-Train]

Before V3.1 was released Shannon (and I'm paraphrasing here of course) stated one of the primary goals of V3.1 was getting the OGSF, ASS/ART modules to a level of power to where they could break through resistance in the most stubborn of users. It is my belief, that he's succeeded with me because the level of guilt, shame, and fear have been markedly reduced when I compare how I am now and how I used to be. In fact, sometimes when I perform certain behaviors such as avoiding certain people or certain things I'll stop and go "wait, I don't really care about this thing/person. Why am I doing this [behavior] ?" And then I'll realize that the reason I'm acting in whatever way I'm acting is because I've gotten so used to acting that way out of guilt, shame, or fear.

Number two, V3.1 has guided me into getting into better shape and has opened up opportunities for me. Again, since I don't have the same level of GSF (although it isn't completely gone) I am able to perform some tasks such as asking directly about jobs, seeking out opportunities and trying new experiences more readily.

I haven't seen the design goal of DMSI fulfilled yet. That said, I do believe that the OGSF module and the ASS/ART modules are close enough to the sweet spot for me that I'd be able to capitalize on opportunities much easier. Assuming that the jump from V3.1 to V3.2 is just as drastic as the jump from V3 to V3.1 then things might be looking up.