system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
ELI5 When I trip while holding a glass of water in my hand - why is my brain focused on not spilling or dropping the glass instead of on protecting my body?
gpt
Coming from an armchair scientist...

We've been trained since we were little kids that making a mess is a big no-no. Over time, we'll have become comfortable enough with our bodies that our reflexes will take care of protecting the body during a fall, and depending on the state of mind of the individual, they can use any remaining focus to take care of the second most important thing (falling glass) so as not to make a mess.