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Invisibledurian_2008
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Re: Intelligence makes us stupid [Re: Rahz]
    #28574025 - 12/08/23 08:09 AM (1 month, 20 days ago)

Emergency driving sounds like the discussion between higher thinking vs. what is called the primitive part of your brain, that takes over during a stress response.


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Re: Intelligence makes us stupid [Re: durian_2008] * 1
    #28574036 - 12/08/23 08:24 AM (1 month, 20 days ago)

It was a weird drive to the hospital.  He was in the front seat, dry heaving, and his wife was in the back.  It was silent for most of the 30 minute trip. His wife, Dorothy, was raised by cold uncompassionate drunks (they'd leave the kids in the car late at night while getting smashed in the bar)... Dot is a nice but somewhat cold distant person, who didn't show much affection to her kids or anyone.

During the drive, I finally broke the ice, as the silence was so awkward. We knew he was very bad off. I put my hand on his thigh and told him, "We will get you some help Gene"

I'm always glad I did that.  To this day, Dorothy (who is alive) remembers that moment and occasionally mentions it.  Deep down, under her trauma, she cares.


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Re: Intelligence makes us stupid [Re: RJ Tubs 202] * 1
    #28574056 - 12/08/23 08:35 AM (1 month, 20 days ago)

I was raised by extremely crass and abusive people but still believe in breaking the ice, clearing the air, and signaling that my intentions are appropriate.


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Re: Intelligence makes us stupid [Re: durian_2008]
    #28574061 - 12/08/23 08:37 AM (1 month, 20 days ago)

So, fight / flight / freeze responses, vs. higher emotion.


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Re: Intelligence makes us stupid [Re: durian_2008]
    #28574069 - 12/08/23 08:42 AM (1 month, 20 days ago)

Quote:

durian_2008 said:
So, fight / flight / freeze responses, vs. higher emotion.



vs zen driving.


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Re: Intelligence makes us stupid [Re: RJ Tubs 202]
    #28574143 - 12/08/23 09:50 AM (1 month, 20 days ago)

I'm sorry about that. life is dreadful


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