gatt writes:

Whoever wrote that is either not a pilot, needs to have his license
revoked, or is just talking out of his ass. I don't even need to guess
who wrote it.

"See and Avoid" procedures are one of the "special emphasis areas" in
flight instruction.

Seeing and avoiding applies to hazards, not threats. The assumption is that
other aircraft will not actively attempt to endanger your flight (a threat).