Embodied Decision-Making Under Physical Risk
In environments where actions carry immediate physical consequences, decision-making operates under conditions that differ fundamentally from abstract reasoning. There is no separation between intention and execution. A decision is enacted the moment it is formed, and feedback arrives without mediation or delay. However, not all physical decision environments share the same structure. Different combat systems cultivate distinct modes of decision-making. For example, striking-based systems such as Muay Thai emphasize range control, accumulated damage, and durability under sustained pressure. Decision-making unfolds through continuous exchange, where timing errors compound gradually and resilience becomes a strategic variable. ...