Series · Life Stories
Situational Awareness
Cihan Sali
- Parts
- 5
- Years
- 2021
Görsel: Gordon Leggett / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Parts · in order of publication
Does Salvation Lie in the Mafia’s Outcry or in the Public’s (Situational) Awareness?
As access to information has become easier, identifying its source and reliability has become harder. The author argues that we should trust not the revelations of mafia leaders but the public's situational awareness.
Our Mind’s Antivirus Programme: Situational Awareness (1)
The subconscious needs a defence system that works automatically against manipulation and propaganda. The first part of the Situational Awareness series introduces this “mental antivirus”.
Our Mind’s Antivirus Programme: Situational Awareness (2) The Mental Picture and Selective Perception
Like “spot the seven differences between two pictures” puzzles, situational awareness begins with a clear mental picture. The second part of the series describes the mental picture and selective perception.
Our Mind’s Antivirus Programme: Situational Awareness (3) Comprehension and Comparison
Perception, comprehension and anticipation: Mica Endsley's model forms the backbone of situational awareness. The third part of the series describes the stage of comprehension and comparison.
Our Mind’s Antivirus Programme: Situational Awareness (4) Visual Media and Confirmation Bias
When we draw the mental pictures of different channels and newspapers, we may in fact find a single picture. The fourth part of the Situational Awareness series looks at visual media and confirmation bias.
