" I decided it would be helpful to provide an example, drawing on a story in which emotional behavior would have led to disastrous consequences. “Imagine,” I said, “you’re hiding in a basement. The enemy is searching for you and your friends. Everyone has to keep totally quiet, but your baby is crying.” I did an impression, as Gene would, to make the story more convincing: “Waaaaa.” I paused dramatically. “You have a gun. "
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