What are you especially sensitive to, the way the princess was sensitive to the pea?
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Thanks, that’s exactly the kind of thing I wanted to hear from you. The second sentence surprises me... suggests I have a blunted sensitivity to it =/
Concrete examples of second sentence things: - Losing the ability to consciously notice something is confusing rather than just "hard" - Losing the ability to consciously notice something is interesting to you - Developing a general aversion to or inability to focus while reading
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Can you give some concrete examples of the first one?
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- Losing the capacity for/developing an aversion to non-procedural problem-solving - Losing the ability to enter/maintain flow states (due to frequent forceful disruptions) - Erosion of internal motivation to external systems, e.g. tokens or gold stars
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I've described one aspect of this as "calluses against listening." Kids are forced to sit quietly and stare forward, regardless of whether or not they are interested or understanding what's being said. Repeat for years, and "calluses" develop.
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In later life, these "calluses" reduce sensitivity to listening, even in situations where the person might actually deeply want and need to take in what's being said. The "tuning out" path is worn deep, and easy to fall into.
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