E68: Situational Awareness & Normalcy Bias

In this episode Aaron discusses Situational Awareness, Normalcy Bias, and introduces Desire Bias.

It’s often the case that prepares find themselves fighting an uphill battle trying to convince others to prepare. But what causes this aversion? And how can we avert similar behaviors within ourselves?

The traditional conversation about Situational Awareness and Normalcy Bias leaves out another important bias: Desire Bias. Just as the desire for normalcy can blind us to dangers so can our desires…

Join us as we discuss one of the most important survival mindsets and techniques…

Topics:

• Normalcy Bias
  • What is it
  • Victims of violence vs victims of everyday issues.
• Desire Bias
  • Love, Acceptance, and Sex
  • Money
  • Anger
  • Envy
  • Pride
  • Laziness
• Situational Awareness
  • Variables involved in SA
  • What we can do to increase our SA.
  • Combating hyper focus.

Resources:

• The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals that Protect Us From Violence
• The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life
• Books on Situational Awareness