Hi there,
So the question is really basic, you might not get the subtlety of it (so hang in there with me):
My understanding, is that a ruse works best, when there are clear expectations as to how the interaction with the ruse will typically play out. If I am going to survive crossing the road, I need to know whether there will be more traffic on the left or on the right of the road - unless I can wait somewhere in the middle. If I am saying, "no, no, I will pay attention to traffic, once I am on my way" then there is a greater likelihood I will ignore traffic nearest me. Evolution, will tell you, then, that those that weigh the traffic both ways, will survive more.
That is basically the "half empty" or "half full" dilemma, but Evolution's answer is "initially half empty serves survival best". I'm not sure what to make of that? What do you think?
Thanks.
So the question is really basic, you might not get the subtlety of it (so hang in there with me):
The point being, that there is a couple of targets for pressure, to be enacted by Evolution (either the selection pressure itself, or the Evolution as a whole). You need to be able to target the retention of the (active) agent.
My understanding, is that a ruse works best, when there are clear expectations as to how the interaction with the ruse will typically play out. If I am going to survive crossing the road, I need to know whether there will be more traffic on the left or on the right of the road - unless I can wait somewhere in the middle. If I am saying, "no, no, I will pay attention to traffic, once I am on my way" then there is a greater likelihood I will ignore traffic nearest me. Evolution, will tell you, then, that those that weigh the traffic both ways, will survive more.
That is basically the "half empty" or "half full" dilemma, but Evolution's answer is "initially half empty serves survival best". I'm not sure what to make of that? What do you think?
Thanks.
