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#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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The Evolutionary Mechanics of Pain

This chapter explores the two types of nerve fibers involved in pain perception, their evolutionary significance, and how they shape human empathy and decision-making. It also humorously reflects on the complexities of childbirth and adolescence while discussing the survival implications of pain and reproduction.

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