βVirtue is a state of character concerned with choice, lying in the mean relative to us.ββ
β Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book II, Chapter 6
(Translated by W.D. Ross)
π Core Idea
Virtue is your life’s adaptive AI β it learns from your daily choices like Spotify curates playlists. Just as phones auto-adjust screen brightness to your environment, βethical calibration avoids extremes by dynamically balancing your unique needs (e.g., introvert vs extrovert social habits).
β Why This Matters Today
π± βSocial Media Moderation
Excess: Post 10 selfies/day β appear narcissistic π«
Deficiency: Never share β miss connections π«
Your Mean: 2 authentic posts/week + 3 comments β build βalgorithmic integrity β
ποΈ βFitness Obsession
Excess: 2hr daily gym β injury risk π«
Deficiency: Couch potato β health decline π«
Your Mean: 30min functional training β rest days β craft βsustainable vitality β
π βEco-Consumption Balance
Excess: Zero-waste rigidity β burnout π«
Deficiency: Fast fashion addiction β ethical debt π«
Your Mean: 5 thrifted items + 1 conscious splurge β drive βgradual sustainability β
π Action Steps
- βPersonal Mean Calculator
Use Google Forms to track:
“Weekly choices β 3 oversteers π€ vs 3 understeers π΄ β Adjusted balance π―” - β21-Day Dynamic Balance
- Week 1: Replace 1 extreme habit (e.g., all-nighter study β 6hr sleep + focused sessions)
- Week 2: Upgrade 1 “good enough” area (e.g., swap 3 processed snacks β homemade energy balls)
- βEthical AI Squads
Form 3 friends β monthly “mean alignment workshops” β code βpeer-reviewed life algorithms