sick systems
# Reference
- Source: Anna Wiener; Sources/Uncanny Valley - Book
- Keywords: Cards/permanent notes
- #psychology
- Relevant Notes:
# Notes
- Phenomena like Cards/sick systems and Cards/trauma bonding show ==how people keep busy as a coping mechanism.==
“Look up sick systems,” said Noah. “Look up trauma bonding. It’s the culty thing: keep people busy until they forget about the parts of their life they left behind.
# Definition
- How people get sucked into and subsequently stuck in ==abusive relationships== (both emotional and physical)
- How to keep someone with you forever
# Rules
- Keep them too busy to think
- Keep them tired
- Keep them emotionally involved
- Reward intermittently
# Qualities that Keep You in One
- Loyalty
- Patience
- A strong work ethic
- Optimism
- Self-sacrifice
- A need to be useful to others
- Forgiveness
- Farsightedness
- Trust
- Hope
# Sources
https://www.issendai.com/psychology/sick-systems.html
http://www.issendai.com/psychology/sick-systems-qualities-that-keep-you-stuck.html