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A Little Paranoia Is a Good Thing
Sometimes the best defense is one where you avoid an attack before it happens. This is how you build such a defense.
The best defense skill is one that allows you to evade being captured and attacked without you being aware of it. Situational awareness is a weird skill as it works best when it is allowed to work in the subconscious, below your conscious mind. Your mind is always evaluating the situation but it’s either ignored in favor of an emotional response or because there are political considerations; that is, it’s over-ridden due to other priorities. However, if it’s allowed to do its job, it helps keep the situation simple.
What It Is
The human brain is always receiving input and evaluating that input based on current priorities. These priorities are based on what the person sees as the greatest need at the time, be it avoiding trouble, getting past a level in a game, or enjoying a passionate moment. This means that the sensory input you’re focusing on is determined by what you feel will give you the best chance in a given situation, such as knowing the people in the area, the game screen, or the feel and smell of the other person.
Sensory awareness is sort of the opposite of that. Instead of focusing on something specific, you do a quick focus, note particular things, and then let your subconscious…
