“RAS, eh Brutus.  Reticular Activating System. James put a lot of weight in RAS.  Once his mind was made of aware of something, it was like his mind expanded.  Was able to see more of the big picture. RAS was a natural phenomenon.  Medically it was described as the ability of the mind to have a heightened sense of bodily and behavioral alertness.  Everyone had it. You buy a car.  One that you think is slightly unique, maybe because of its model or color.  The second you get on the road, though, you start seeing identical cars to yours everywhere.  Seems like everyone owns a champagne-colored Jetta. Thing was—they were always there.  You just never noticed them.  They weren’t on your radar.  To you they were invisible.  Invisible until you bought one. RAS.”