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Howard Rachlin's molar choice model can help resist addictions by considering future consequences. Endogenous rewards, unique and protected from inflation, are crucial for long-term goals over immediate desires.

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Decision Theory
Neuroeconomics

Background:

Howard Rachlin's molar choice model offers a framework for understanding addiction resistance.
The model posits that behavior is fundamentally driven by reward, including distant and nonphysical outcomes.

Approach:

Reviews the historical dialogue between Rachlin and the author on molar choice theory.
Explores the implications of behavior being entirely dependent on reward.
Examines mechanisms like teleological behaviorism and intertemporal bargaining.

Key Points:

Molar choice integrates broader future contingencies into present decisions.
Endogenous rewards, protected by uniqueness (singularity), are proposed to counter temporal discounting.
Personal disciplines, needs, coincidences, and biases can provide this uniqueness.

Conclusions:

Rachlin's teleological behaviorism is valuable but limited by excluding non-external rewards.
The exclusion of intrapersonal self-prediction hinders understanding of non-substance addictions.
The model's development is essential for addressing complex, long-term behavioral choices.