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Episode-625- Keeping Your Wits When Others are Losing Their’s

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Today we will talk at least a little bit about the current disasters in Japan but only as a frame of reference.  For instance right now people are rushing to buy Geiger counters and potassium iodide supplements and many are paying a premium to get them NOW before they can’t get one at all. Such actions are the actions of scared and more importantly clueless people, not an empowered population who understands the current threat to our nation, or lack thereof. The reality is most people in the modern world have lost touch with an ancient survival component that is … Continue reading →

Episode-370- Situational Awareness vs Normalcy Bias

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Today we are going to discuss two mental states.  Situational awareness is a highly desirable state that leads to fast and effective decision making.  In spite of that many people pay little mind to being situationally aware.   Conversely normalcy bias is almost the complete opposite of situational awareness and often leads people to delay important decisions including taking not action at all even in situations that are clearly life threatening. Join me today as we discuss… What is situational awareness What is normalcy bias How can you improve your awareness Why is it a “survival topic” How do these … Continue reading →