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On a psychological note, I think the threat detection part of our brain doesn't always notify our conscious thought that it's actively monitoring for threats. I
by sandspar 3y ago
On a psychological note, I think the threat detection part of our brain doesn't always notify our conscious thought that it's actively monitoring for threats. I've often noticed that when I'm carefully handling a hot frying pan then my ringing phone is more likely to startle me than usual.
- fuzzfactor 3y agoWhen you've already got one threat on your hands you're less prepared for anything else.
- sandspar 3y agoThat makes sense. I've noticed too that my brain seems to have a threat pre-emption module as well as a threat reaction module. For example, I'll sometimes be walking and texting at the same time, only to stop in my tracks and suddenly realize that there's a hidden stair in front of me.