Startle principle
Lessons from Red-eyed Tree Frog
Flash and flee.
Flash-Eye Escape
Core lesson
One bright second can break the spell of danger.
Biological basis
Red-eyed Tree Frogs use bright red eyes, vivid side colors, and sudden movement as startle coloration when disturbed, helping them escape predators.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
Startle responseEscapeSurpriseSelf-protectionBuying time