Awareness Reduction Mechanisms - Revision history

Michael at 13:13, 26 June 2025

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	#Tertiary ARMs -> Reaction Formation, Gaslightning,		#Tertiary ARMs -> Reaction Formation, Gaslightning,
	#Pathological ARMs -> Dissociation, Regression, Conversion		#Pathological ARMs -> Dissociation, Regression, Conversion
			#Behavioural ARMS - behaviours that reduce awareness of internal/external states. Includes substance abuse behaviours, eating disorders, shopping/running (etc.) addictions,

	'''External Arms'''		'''External Arms>'''

	* Compartmentalization – suppressing awareness by breaking your life and your cognitive/emotional processes into discrete spaces. When you come home at night, you block out exploitation and abuse you perpetrate at work. When you go to work in the morning, you block out violence in the home. When you go to Church, you do not think about the hypocrisies in your daily life.		* Compartmentalization – suppressing awareness by breaking your life and your cognitive/emotional processes into discrete spaces. When you come home at night, you block out exploitation and abuse you perpetrate at work. When you go to work in the morning, you block out violence in the home. When you go to Church, you do not think about the hypocrisies in your daily life.

Michael at 12:17, 26 June 2025

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	===List of ARMs===		===List of ARMs===

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	===Related LP Terms===		===Related LP Terms===

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	==~~Other Awareness Reduction Mechanisms~~==		==Concept Map==

			===Key Terms===

			[[Lightning Path Human Development Framework]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::LP Framework]]\|format=ul\|sort=has sort}}

			[[LP Psychological Framework]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::LP Psychological Framework]]\|format=ul\|sort=Has sort order psy-frame}}

			[[Human Psyche]] > {{#ask:[[Is an element of::Human Psyche]]}}

			===List of ARMs===

	[[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::Awareness Reduction Mechanism]]}}		[[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::Awareness Reduction Mechanism]]}}

	==Related LP Terms==		===Related LP Terms===

	[[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]]}}		[[Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Awareness Reduction Mechanisms]]}}

	==Non-LP Related Terms==		===Non-LP Related Terms===

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	[[Is a::Defence Mechanism]]		[[Is a::Defence Mechanism]]
			[[Is an element of::Human Psyche\| ]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Connection Pathology\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Connection Pathology\| ]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Unwanted Self\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Unwanted Self\| ]]

Michael at 15:53, 22 December 2024

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	I would say it is neither normal or natural but rather something we are trained to do by the [[Indoctrination]] that occurs during the process of [[Toxic Socialization]] we all endure.		I would say it is neither normal or natural but rather something we are trained to do by the [[Indoctrination]] that occurs during the process of [[Toxic Socialization]] we all endure.

	Jung points to a hypnotist's ability to retrieve repressed memories as proof of the existence of awareness reduction mechanisms.		Jung points to a hypnotist's ability to retrieve repressed memories as proof of the existence of awareness reduction mechanisms. Also to the associative nature of memory, like how a smell can trigger submerged memories of youth. He points to a passage in Nietzsche that seems to suggest even fine details can be submerged by remember for years <ref>Jung, Carl G. ''Man and His Symbols''. New York: Anchor Press Double Day, 1964. p. 37.</ref> (though honestly, plagiarism is the more parsimonious explanation."

			Jung notes that these sorts of cues can "trigger" neurosis, meaning that the sudden awareness of some bad stuff in memory can cause emotional and psychological challenge.

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	Jung speaking about the utility of "awareness reduction"		Jung speaking about the utility of "awareness reduction"

	"Beyond doubt, even in what we rail a high level of civilization, human consciousness has not yet achieved a reasonable degree of continuity. It is still vulnerable and liable to fragmentation. This capacity to isolate part or one's mind, indeed, is a valuable characteristic. It enables us to concentrate upon one thing at a time, excluding everything else that may claim our attention." <ref>Jung, Carl G. ''Man and His Symbols''. New York: Anchor Press Double Day, 1964. p. 25.</ref>~~{{endstuff}}~~		"Beyond doubt, even in what we rail a high level of civilization, human consciousness has not yet achieved a reasonable degree of continuity. It is still vulnerable and liable to fragmentation. This capacity to isolate part or one's mind, indeed, is a valuable characteristic. It enables us to concentrate upon one thing at a time, excluding everything else that may claim our attention." <ref>Jung, Carl G. ''Man and His Symbols''. New York: Anchor Press Double Day, 1964. p. 25.</ref>

	Jung pointing out that "Consciousness 'naturally' resists anything unconscious and unknown" is an observation of the ego's efforts to reduce awareness of things. He normalizes and naturalizes that by making some racist and erroneous statements about how indigenous folk think, but then notes it's a problem even for professionals and scientists.		Jung pointing out that "Consciousness 'naturally' resists anything unconscious and unknown" is an observation of the ego's efforts to reduce awareness of things.<ref>Jung, Carl G. ''Man and His Symbols''. New York: Anchor Press Double Day, 1964. p. 25. Scare quotes added.</ref> He normalizes and naturalizes that by making some racist and erroneous statements about how indigenous folk think, but then notes it's a problem even for professionals and scientists.

	I would say it is neither normal or natural but rather something we are trained to do by the [[Indoctrination]] that occurs during the process of [[Toxic Socialization]] we all endure.		I would say it is neither normal or natural but rather something we are trained to do by the [[Indoctrination]] that occurs during the process of [[Toxic Socialization]] we all endure.

			Jung points to a hypnotist's ability to retrieve repressed memories as proof of the existence of awareness reduction mechanisms.

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Michael at 15:02, 22 December 2024

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	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==

			===Jung===

	Jung speaking about the utility of "awareness reduction"		Jung speaking about the utility of "awareness reduction"

	"Beyond doubt, even in what we rail a high ~~evel~~ of civilization, human consciousness has not yet achieved a reasonable degree of continuity. It is still vulnerable and liable to fragmentation. This capacity to isolate part or one's mind, indeed, is a valuable characteristic. It enables us to concentrate upon one thing at a time, excluding everything else that may claim our attention." <ref>Jung, Carl G. ''Man and His Symbols''. New York: Anchor Press Double Day, 1964. p. 25.</ref>{{endstuff}}		"Beyond doubt, even in what we rail a high level of civilization, human consciousness has not yet achieved a reasonable degree of continuity. It is still vulnerable and liable to fragmentation. This capacity to isolate part or one's mind, indeed, is a valuable characteristic. It enables us to concentrate upon one thing at a time, excluding everything else that may claim our attention." <ref>Jung, Carl G. ''Man and His Symbols''. New York: Anchor Press Double Day, 1964. p. 25.</ref>{{endstuff}}

			Jung pointing out that "Consciousness 'naturally' resists anything unconscious and unknown" is an observation of the ego's efforts to reduce awareness of things. He normalizes and naturalizes that by making some racist and erroneous statements about how indigenous folk think, but then notes it's a problem even for professionals and scientists.

			I would say it is neither normal or natural but rather something we are trained to do by the [[Indoctrination]] that occurs during the process of [[Toxic Socialization]] we all endure.

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Michael at 19:31, 21 December 2024

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	An individual may deploy several ARMs at the same time.		An individual may deploy several ARMs at the same time.

	{{endstuff}}		== Quotes ==
			Jung speaking about the utility of "awareness reduction"

			"Beyond doubt, even in what we rail a high evel of civilization, human consciousness has not yet achieved a reasonable degree of continuity. It is still vulnerable and liable to fragmentation. This capacity to isolate part or one's mind, indeed, is a valuable characteristic. It enables us to concentrate upon one thing at a time, excluding everything else that may claim our attention." <ref>Jung, Carl G. ''Man and His Symbols''. New York: Anchor Press Double Day, 1964. p. 25.</ref>{{endstuff}}

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Michael at 13:53, 30 June 2024

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	[[Is a term::Human Develoment\| ]]		[[Is a term::Human Develoment\| ]]
	[[Is a ~~related LP term~~::Defence Mechanism\| ]]		[[Is a::Defence Mechanism]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Connection Pathology\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Connection Pathology\| ]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Unwanted Self\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Unwanted Self\| ]]

Michael at 15:39, 1 February 2024

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	There are four basic categories of ARMs.		There are four basic categories of ARMs.

	Primary ARM -> Repression		#Primary ARM -> Repression
	Secondary ARMs -> Denial, Rationalization, Diversion/Distraction, Intellectualization, Compartmentalization		#Secondary ARMs -> Denial, Rationalization, Diversion/Distraction, Intellectualization, Compartmentalization
	Tertiary ARMs -> Reaction Formation, Gaslightning,		#Tertiary ARMs -> Reaction Formation, Gaslightning,
	Pathological ARMs -> Dissociation, Regression, Conversion		#Pathological ARMs -> Dissociation, Regression, Conversion

	~~ExternalArms~~		'''External Arms'''
	Compartmentalization – suppressing awareness by breaking your life and your cognitive/emotional processes into discrete spaces. When you come home at night, you block out exploitation and abuse you perpetrate at work. When you go to work in the morning, you block out violence in the home. When you go to Church, you do not think about the hypocrisies in your daily life.
	~~Denial– simple refusal to accept reality “as it is.” My mom beat me with a wooden spoon and leather belts, but she denies it to this day. The equivalent external ARM is repression.~~
	Distortion – reshaping reality to avoid awareness of disjunctive realities. “What doesn’t kill you leaves a scar” justifications distort our understanding of violence and abuse and provide a justification for them.
	Humor is a form of distortion. Using humor to change the “meaning” of reality. Making sexist, racist, homophobic jokes in an attempt to render the abusive behaviours acceptable, or gain social support.
	~~Intellectualization – Not a defense mechanisms by itself, but a particular form of compartmentalization, dissociation, diversion, using the powers of the intellect~~
	~~Dissociation – detachment from reality. Disconnection, especially intellectual. Daydreaming through dissociative disorders and fugue.~~
	Diversion/Distraction – engaging in other activities, behaviours that draw attention away from issues in reality. For example, getting into a running club and spending all your time away from family in order to avoid the toxicities/issues at home.
	~~Rationalization – “the justification of one~~'~~s behaviour and motivations by substituting "good" acceptable reasons for the actual motivations.”~~

	~~Internal Arms~~		* Compartmentalization – suppressing awareness by breaking your life and your cognitive/emotional processes into discrete spaces. When you come home at night, you block out exploitation and abuse you perpetrate at work. When you go to work in the morning, you block out violence in the home. When you go to Church, you do not think about the hypocrisies in your daily life.
			* Denial– simple refusal to accept reality “as it is.” My mom beat me with a wooden spoon and leather belts, but she denies it to this day. The equivalent external ARM is repression.
			* Distortion – reshaping reality to avoid awareness of disjunctive realities. “What doesn’t kill you leaves a scar” justifications distort our understanding of violence and abuse and provide a justification for them.
			* Humor is a form of distortion. Using humor to change the “meaning” of reality. Making sexist, racist, homophobic jokes in an attempt to render the abusive behaviours acceptable, or gain social support.
			* Intellectualization – Not a defense mechanisms by itself, but a particular form of compartmentalization, dissociation, diversion, using the powers of the intellect
			* Dissociation – detachment from reality. Disconnection, especially intellectual. Daydreaming through dissociative disorders and fugue.
			* Diversion/Distraction – engaging in other activities, behaviours that draw attention away from issues in reality. For example, getting into a running club and spending all your time away from family in order to avoid the toxicities/issues at home.
			* Rationalization – “the justification of one's behaviour and motivations by substituting "good" acceptable reasons for the actual motivations.”

	~~Dissociation – detachment from reality. Disconnection, especially emotional.1 Daydreaming. Dissociative disorders. Typically used in an attempt to avoid stress/pain/conflict in the environment.~~		'''Internal Arms'''
	• Diversion/Distraction – engaging in other activities, behaviours that allow one draw attention away from feelings. For example, getting into a running club and spending your entire time running. Includes obsessions, compulsions, hypochondriasis, etc.
	~~• Repression – forced submersion of thoughts (I am doing something wrong) and feelings, like guilt, shame, etc. For the equivalent internal ARM, see Denial.~~
	~~• Regression – fall back to childhood states, allowing only simpler, childlike emotions and awareness.~~
	~~• Projection – projecting guilt, shame, other negative emotions and thoughts onto others.~~
	~~• Reaction formation – choreographing the opposite emotions. Denial.~~

			*Dissociation – detachment from reality. Disconnection, especially emotional.1 Daydreaming. Dissociative disorders. Typically used in an attempt to avoid stress/pain/conflict in the environment.
			*Diversion/Distraction – engaging in other activities, behaviours that allow one draw attention away from feelings. For example, getting into a running club and spending your entire time running. Includes obsessions, compulsions, hypochondriasis, etc.
			*Repression – forced submersion of thoughts (I am doing something wrong) and feelings, like guilt, shame, etc. For the equivalent internal ARM, see Denial.
			*Regression – fall back to childhood states, allowing only simpler, childlike emotions and awareness.
			*Projection – projecting guilt, shame, other negative emotions and thoughts onto others.
			*Reaction formation – choreographing the opposite emotions. Denial.

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	==Related Terms==		==Related LP Terms==

	~~[[Defense Mechanisms]] TODO, more sophisticated categorization~~

	~~'''Endogenous to the LP'''~~

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	[[Is a term::Human Develoment\| ]]		[[Is a term::Human Develoment\| ]]
	[[Is a ~~related LP term~~::Defence Mechanism\| ]]		[[Is a::Defence Mechanism]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Connection Pathology\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Connection Pathology\| ]]
	[[Is a related LP term::Unwanted Self\| ]]		[[Is a related LP term::Unwanted Self\| ]]