Could it be that I don't see any stats because I'm still playing the introduction? Feels like I'm trying to find my way in the dark - neither stats displayed, nor a clear indication of what the consequences of your choices may be. Most of the time, whatever you choose, the ensuing text is exactly the same, and the consequences play out only much further down. I admit, I like to direct my playthrough, savescum, get the perks and the skills needed for the outcome I want, play the director rather than "immerse" myself in the character and live with the consequences of my choices.
On that note, may I ask for a spoiler - is mindbreaking a necessary element of the game, or is there a way to avoid breaking minds, and maybe try to control the MC's hybris instead?