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[Whateverist]

Amen to that. I've been in two life threatening situations and in each of them I recall making many fine decisions in what would seem to have been too little time. Although, looking back on it, I'm not sure they should be called 'decisions'. It was more like realizing things and watching the compensating actions happen. It is hard to be sure if the realizing part was instrumental or not. In those situations, the last thing you want to do is brainstorm possible actions, weigh each ones merits and then make a call. It is more like: realize motorcycle is going down - leg must be out from under cycle - see leg move out from under cycle - realize traffic behind may not stop - immediately on feet - see that all is clear, others are interceding - check for damage. Frankly I think we have old systems which can handle these incidents better than methodical reason can; sometimes you're better off to get out of your own way.