The Unifying Factor in DJ'ing

[spitkicker]

Awareness Radius Primer - The unifying factor of DJ'ing

The concept of "Awareness Radius" has become a topic of great discussion recently on the mASF forum. Usually I disregard all of these mumbo jumbo theories, but this one is different. The community is on to something here.

What is Awareness Radius?

Awareness Radius is a term that describes what you focus on in your environment. If your AR is big, you are taking in everything around you. If your AR is small, you are focused on what is currently directly in front of you, both physically and mentally.

People with high value have small AR. People with low value have high AR.

A person with a low AR is focused on his current interaction. He is focused on what he is doing, because he believes that where he's at is the place to be. He knows that any conversation he has, or any party that he is at, is where all of the fun is.

conversely, a person with a high AR is always looking around. He is not fully engaged in conversation because he always feels like someone else is having more fun. He is scanning the room for people to suck value from.

Notice the difference?

Look at guys with low AR. They are the ones who, at a club, are engaged in interactions. They are facing their buddies, or girls, because they are confident that they are "where it is at". What girl wouldn't want to be "where it is at?"

Now, look at the guys with high AR. They are facing away from their interactions, with body language suggesting that they are scanning the club for a new person to talk to. It is these guys that get approached the least. They appear needy and low value. What girl wants to approach a guy who is not having fun?

The common example used for awareness radius is Brad Pitt.

If Brad Pitt rolls into a club, how hard is it to get his attention?

Answer: Very.

But why? It's because he believes that what ever he is currently doing is THE BEST. He focuses on what is directly in front of him and the world gravitates toward him, people are sucked into his narrow (low) AR. They are coming into his reality.

A low AR is the mark of a high status person.

To be continued.

 

[spitkicker]

bumping my own thread. how lame just want you guys to get a look at this. its good stuff.

 

[Mez]

Wow

This is a great concept, and I'm definately going to look into it more. Do you know the origins of the theory?

 

[ethnomethodologist]

This is a definitely a theory. Great theory though, falls short in the value section though... I don't accept the use of that concept in this context.I'll do some research on this for sure, high/low value isn't the right word to use, great attention grabber though.

The notion of value "suckers" is good though, as is the "attention" grabber.

Another topic of argument is that this is only a visual concept, how does it translate to other fields of expertise? I can SEE when a person is uninterested, I can see when a person is aware of everything, I can feel when a person wants something in a desperate way.

I just don't see how this theory adapts to cover other fields of knowledge. Like when you are actually conversing, is that when somebody try to "bust your balls". When playing music, is it when you pay attention to the lesson and not your friends? When exercising, is it when you practice and perform compared to showing off? Is it when you are teaching, and a student brings up a subject that is not your proficiency?

"Do you know the origins of the theory?"

 

[spitkicker]

when you are conversing, you show your small ar by being focused on your conversational partner, and no one else. the effect is a greater connection made with this person. if you are distracted and not 100% commited to the interaction, you are not going to be able to vibe correctly. thus AR theory helps to explain vibing. Aditionally, those around you will see you focused on one person, and will begin to try to get your attention.

AR does actually do a great job of explaining value. It is an indicator of high value. So when you exibit a small AR, you are communicating high value. What is value? It is a construct in your head that is subcommunicated by your actions....

I posted a follow up to the first post in my blog, you should take a look.

does my response make sense?

 

[DjDreamer]

Interesting theory...

does my response make sense?

Good demonstration of low value being present due to AR of non-comprehension being high...

I think the problem is not necessary the size of ones awareness but not being able to adequately manage ones awareness... on the computer we put stuff in folders if we have no need for it or until we have further need for it but the human mind can be so undisciplined that thoughts can keep popping up and take precedence regardless of if we have need for it or not...

So the ability to dissociate what's important from what's not important... is very important... and that disassociation of thought is what helps to keep us grounded in reality... without it our minds would be floating away like a balloon moving in whatever direction the wind goes... without it we'll have a discussion with one chick and end the discussion immediately whenever another hot chick shows up... it's just a matter of separating trash from treasure... it's just a matter of priorities...

 

[ozrain]

I agree with you totally on this

when I am REALLY enjoying my time and my company, I tend to focus less on the external environment, and in turn causes more people to be attracted to my behavior.

where as sometimes I go out with boring friends, I will check the surroundings constantly, checking other groups out, always looking for something new to do, and it does project a very negative attitude.

 

[Mez]

Theory Test

I'm doing some field experiments on this...

Just wanted to let those interested know that I'll be posting some results as soon as I can find something definate. But so far it looks good for this theory.

 

[flippinfreak]

bump

 

[JC9]

I utilize this a lot, and it is definately effective.

Get in the personal space of an HB but have your AR super small and focused on something else, she will open you.

For an example of how AR works, go to any clothing store and watch the sales people.

The bad ones will focus on the customer from across the store, walk up while still focused on them and ask if they need help. The reaction is almost always negative.

The good ones will never focus on you or even seem aware of you until they are close by. You will probably notice them and actually be wanting them to ask you if you need help by the time they shift their awareness and focus on to you.

 

[flippinfreak]

Hey good idea

approach the girl, without actually approaching her...

Something like, don't build her expectations of you, she may be expecting to dump another loser. Then you get closer and closer, still not paying attention, and she begins to wonder why you aren't looking...

than at the last moment, you 'notice' her there, and say hi.

I HAVE done that before, I suually get a little sheepish smile from the girl, like an IOI that screams, sit down, talk with me, I want you.