Thrills and Chills: The High Stakes of Risk-Taking

This chapter explores the allure of high-risk activities and the adrenaline rush associated with fear, illustrated through a harrowing experience at a gun rally during COVID. The speakers reflect on the age-old tension between the thrill of danger and the wisdom that often tempers these desires. The discussion also includes the impact of misinformation, the complexities of free speech in the social media age, and the responsibility of platforms in moderating harmful content.