Steve writes: < In my naive version of pop psych, I am used to "triggers" and "reactions" being somewhat convolved. The firearm metaphor is quite apt here... with a "hair trigger" and a gun whose "safety is off" or is "cocked" (double-action revolver/rifle). >
Hah, Glen "doesn't really believe in desensitization", but he sometimes opts for terms that are highly loaded terms in "normals" speak! "2) is what a more overtly self-aware person does, and in fact may do this kind of self-reflection and planning under the guidance of a friend, partner, mentor, therapist, or spiritual leader." Organizations too, e.g. rules of engagement: What-if scenarios and prepared plans of action having intended properties like being a proportionate response, shock-and-awe, etc. Marcus ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com archives back to 2003: http://friam.471366.n2.nabble.com/ FRIAM-COMIC http://friam-comic.blogspot.com/ by Dr. Strangelove