Even if the psychological immune system is doing a…

Even if the psychological immune system is doing a fine job balancing self-enhancement and realism, it often makes us incorrectly predict how we would feel if terrible things were to happen.

— from The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)

Also belongs to

• Who Is Flying (Self, Nature & Nurture)
• The Mind in the Cockpit
• The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)

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