Superman Instinctive Reaction additional Justifications?

[AerrowStorm1]

Just some additional justifications to Superman's Instinctive Reaction thread. All scans are from Man of Steel #89

During the battle against Dominus, Superman explicitly says he needs to not think, just react, and when they further explained the Theta State, that he's not truly awake and thinking, so Dominus can't use his thoughts against him.

Between Superman's first attack on Dominus when he explictly says he's not thinking, and the Theta state being characterized by using brainwaves that are only released when meditating or asleep and explictly NOT awake and thinking, I feel that's more than enough proof for instinctive reactions for Post Crisis Superman in addition to his current "instinctively pulls punches" reasoning

 

[AerrowStorm1]

For added proof, IRL explanations of the Theta state indicate Theta brainwaves by their very nature, mean you're mentally checked out and doing things instinctively.

"Individuals who do a lot of freeway driving often get good ideas during those periods when they are in theta. Individuals who run outdoors often are in the state of mental relaxation that is slower than alpha and when in theta, they are prone to a flow of ideas. This can also occur in the shower or tub or even while shaving or brushing your hair. It is a state where tasks become so automatic that you can mentally disengage from them. The ideation that can take place during the theta state is often free flow and occurs without censorship or guilt. It is typically a very positive mental state."

"Here’s an example: Let’s say you’ve just completed a task and you’re now starting to loosen up and rest your mind. When you allow your mind to wander and daydream, you’re now entering the theta state. Theta brain waves can also occur when you’re doing activities while in a state of “autopilot”. This can include activities like driving on the freeway, taking a shower, or doing chores such as washing dishes and sweeping the floors. Ever wonder why you have your best and most creative ideas while doing repetitive and automatic tasks? When you’re in the theta state of relaxed perception, you open yourself up to more information as you focus on the energies around you.As you continue in this state, you get more in touch with your intuition and subconscious mind. This is when you’re the most open, receptive, and ready for animal communication."

"Theta brain waves occur when you’re sleeping or dreaming, but they don’t occur during the deepest phases of sleep. They may occur when you’re drifting off to sleep or suspended in that light phase of sleep, just before you wake up. Theta brain waves can also occur when you’re awake, but in a very deeply relaxed state of mind; a state that some may describe as “autopilot.” However, if you experience high levels of theta waves while you’re awake, you might feel a little sluggish or scattered."

 

[AerrowStorm1]

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[Emirp sumitpo]

This looks alright to me

 

[LephyrTheRevanchist]

Yep, agree 100%

 

[LordTracer]

Looks good, but make sure to get the comic that these scans came from.

 

[AerrowStorm1]

Looks good, but make sure to get the comic that these scans came from.

Edited, thanks!

 

[Qawsedf234]

I'm fine with the power addition, but it would only be active when he's using the Theta state.

 

[AerrowStorm1]

Do I need more votes for this?

 

[LordTracer]

Nope, you’ve got more than enough votes to apply this.

 

[AerrowStorm1]

Excellent. How about this phrasing "Attacked Dominus without thought, simply reacting. In the Theta state, is not truly awake and thinking but reacts all the same."

 

[AerrowStorm1]

I still need it unlocked.

 

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[AerrowStorm1]

The upgrade has been applied, this can be closed.

 

[LephyrTheRevanchist]

Closing