Question

My Own Worst Enemy By Christie Aschwanden

Answer 1

Answer:

1. topic - the akrasia and procrastination and the reasoning behind it

2. authors purpose- to inform

3. main idea - the affects of procrastinating and akrasia

Explanation:  The authors purpose in this selection is to inform us on how some people rather get a quicker  outcome with a small prize than working hard or being patient and getting a better or bigger  prize or reward. Christie Aschwanden argues that people act against their own better judgement  because they favor immediate rewards rather than long-term benefits. In Greek philosophy  acting against one's better judgement is known as Akasia. Aschwanden explains why despite her persisting knee problems, she refuses to do the short exercises to fix her knee as she procrastinates by favoring present rewards and discounting future advantages. She summarizes the biological reasons that allow Akrasia to occur and mentions solution to help one fight the temptation that results.