This is well supported by research [1]. System 1 is based on quick, emotionally based assessments. It's where your flight-or-flight response lies. Only once Sy

This is well supported by research [1]. System 1 is based on quick, emotionally based assessments. It's where your flight-or-flight response lies. Only once System 1 has sufficiently engaged, can System 2 take over and slowly chew on it. Apparently, the best way to change someone's mind is if you engage them in a way that doesn't (apparently) activate their threat system. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_process_theory#System_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_process_theory#System_1