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Originally Posted by nmap
I recall (perhaps erroneously?) that Dozer once posted that during SERE, he and a friend would remind themselves that, at least, they weren't in computer school - which generated a laugh, and helped them get through the school. So....would humor help resiliency? And how would one teach people to laugh at such things?
Fascinating issue.
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Concur, fascinating issue indeed. I took every single psychology-related classes (and observed people and myself in various scenarios) eager to learn about what makes human tick and why some fell apart under pressure and some did not.
I think having that one guy with dark humor who could entertain everyone by laughing at their misery would somewhat teach the rest to develop the perspective overtime.
Speaking of computer class, when I volunteered to help on FTXs, I would recall myself doing a C++ test or the physics olympics staring at the screen for hours. Suddenly, I felt grateful being outdoor, cold, wet, and tired. Conversely, when I was in classroom on hours end, I imagine the snowy nights during the FTXs. I then felt grateful having shelter over my head and dry clothes.
I still maintains that pragmatism and stoicism would get one through hell provided one is
willing to choose them. Of course, my time is coming soon and we shall see if I say what I mean, and do what I say.
"Between stimulus and response is the freedom to choose"