You’re only thinking defense, not offense[1]. The best offensive[1] strategy here is to maximally irritate your opponents with an impenetrable air of smug superiority.
Inducing sexual arousal seems like a better equilibrium, as long as everyone consents. It has positive valence roughly proportional to ΔHR, solves gender ratio problems and incentivizes people to learn effective flirting.
You’re only thinking defense, not offense[1]. The best offensive[1] strategy here is to maximally irritate your opponents with an impenetrable air of smug superiority.
Pun intended
Inducing sexual arousal seems like a better equilibrium, as long as everyone consents. It has positive valence roughly proportional to ΔHR, solves gender ratio problems and incentivizes people to learn effective flirting.
Generating a loud noise that you’re expecting but your opponents aren’t might be even better at differentially elevating their heart rates.