"Things that place one under stress have survival significance to older physiological systems, which is why experiences that are paired with stress are imprinted more strongly into the preconscious mind. As a result, bonds formed in the face of stress are more intense. As long as our responses to stress are fixed and predictable anyone aware of this can direct us like puppets. Yet the goal with stress isn't to eliminate it, but rather to design more appropriate responses to stressful situations; stress, at its most basic form, is readily available energy caused by the situation itself. It is important to have access to useful and necessary immediate reactions, instead of reactions that cripple or completely shut down one's actions." - The Art of Memetics
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