Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 5

[Shannon]

I think us focusing on negatives is biologically entrenched in us as well...If our ancestors did not focus on the negative and do something about it, they'd get eaten up :/. And we have yet to evolve past this, even if we dont have that danger anymore.

You are not talking about the same thing I am.  Our ancestors were focused on noticing lions stalking through the bushes trying to eat them, which is likely how we evolved a pre-prontal cortex and "conscious" mind.  What I am talking about is that it seems clear at this point that certain goals for a subliminal result in an extremely ridiculous "I'm going to die if I do that!" response from the deep subconscious.  Example: Achieving sex, overcoming procrastination, learning faster...