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Our brains are inherently wired to prioritize threat detection because survival depended on it. Evolution favored individuals more attuned to predators and dangers than to opportunities. This bias makes inversion particularly effective: because we are better at spotting dangers than opportunities, framing problems around failure modes aligns with our innate cognitive strengths.
By mapping out failure pathways, we can concentrate our limited mental resources on the most significant risks—like strategic mountain passes—instead of spreading worry thin across countless trivial concerns. This targeted vigilance enhances resilience and decision-making clarity.